Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipe Slow Cooker
Description
This Healthy Vegetable Soup Recipe Slow Cooker is the perfect meal for busy families. It is easy to make and packed with nutrition. The slow cooker does all the work with minimal effort. This soup is filled with veggies and a few extras to make it even more delicious. It is hearty, flavorful and comforting. It can be served as a main dish for lunch or dinner, or as a side dish. It is a great way to get in extra veggies and make a meal that the whole family will love.
This soup is made with a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. It is flavored with herbs, such as oregano, basil, and thyme. You can also add in some canned tomatoes, or canned beans for extra protein. You can also add in some cooked pasta or rice for a heartier meal. This soup is super simple to make and can be cooked in the slow cooker for several hours.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 teaspoon of oregano
1 teaspoon of basil
1 teaspoon of thyme
1 bay leaf
1 (14.5-ounce) can of diced tomatoes
3 cups of vegetable broth
1 (15-ounce) can of beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup of cooked pasta or rice (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the onion and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion is softened. Add in the carrots and celery and sauté for another 3-5 minutes, or until the carrots are tender. Stir in the oregano, basil, and thyme, and cook for another minute.
2. Transfer the vegetables to the slow cooker. Add in the bay leaf, tomatoes, vegetable broth, and beans. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
3. If desired, stir in the cooked pasta or rice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve the soup hot.
Equipment
For this recipe, you will need a large skillet, a slow cooker, and a ladle.
Notes
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this soup on the stovetop. Just sauté the vegetables and then add in the remaining ingredients. Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Feel free to customize this soup by adding in other vegetables, such as zucchini, bell peppers, or mushrooms. You can also add in some diced potatoes or sweet potatoes for extra heartiness.
Nutrition
One serving of this soup contains approximately 180 calories, 6 grams of fat, 10 grams of protein, and 24 grams of carbohydrates. It is also a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
This soup is a great way to get in extra veggies and make a meal that is both nutritious and delicious. Enjoy!
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