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A hearty and healthy crockpot vegetable soup simmering in a slow cooker.

Grandma's Revitalized Crockpot Vegetable Soup

A comforting and easy-to-make slow-cooked vegetable soup, packed with fresh ingredients and customizable flavor options. Perfect for a healthy and hearty meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 2 cups carrots chopped
  • 2 cups celery chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (28 ounce) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 cups zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup fresh green beans trimmed and halved
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
Liquids and Seasonings
  • 6-8 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional Additions for Fast Fixes
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste dissolved in a little warm broth
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic-infused olive oil
  • Toasted pumpkin seeds or croutons for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Main
  1. Wash and chop carrots, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces; mince the garlic.
  2. Place the chopped carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, undrained diced tomatoes, and bay leaf into your slow cooker.
  3. Pour in enough vegetable broth to cover the vegetables, then add Italian seasoning, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until harder vegetables are tender.
  5. During the final 30-60 minutes on low, or 15-30 minutes on high, add zucchini, green beans, peas, and spinach; continue cooking until they are tender-crisp and spinach is wilted.
  6. Before serving, stir in any desired "fast fix" additions and fresh herbs; swirl in garlic-infused olive oil if using.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, remove the bay leaf, and garnish with pumpkin seeds or croutons if desired.

Notes

For a creamier soup, blend a portion of the cooled soup before adding the delicate vegetables. Adjust the amount of broth to your preferred soup consistency. This soup freezes well for future meals.