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Crockpot Vegetable Soup

This slow cooker vegetable soup combines a colorful medley of fresh vegetables simmered gently until tender, resulting in a cozy, hearty broth with a vibrant appearance. The recipe relies on slow cooking to soften ingredients, allowing flavors to meld seamlessly into a comforting, rustic dish with a rich, layered aroma. Its final texture is thick yet brothy, inviting spoonfuls of wholesome goodness in every bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth preferably homemade or low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves bay leaves
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Large slow cooker
  • Chopping board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. Start by gathering all your ingredients and prepping your tools. Dice the carrots, chop the celery, finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic. Set everything aside for easy assembly.
  2. Add the diced carrots, chopped celery, and chopped onion directly into the slow cooker. These will slowly soften and release their natural sweetness as they cook.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the canned diced tomatoes along with their juices. Drop in the dried thyme and bay leaves for an aromatic herbal base. Give everything a gentle stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Let the soup cook peacefully for 6 to 8 hours. During this time, the vegetables will soften, and the flavors will meld into a fragrant, hearty broth.
  5. After the cooking time, remove the bay leaves and give the soup a gentle stir. The vegetables should be tender and the broth rich and inviting. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  6. For a slightly thicker, more rustic texture, you can mash some of the vegetables with the back of a spoon or briefly blend a portion of the soup with an immersion blender. This step is optional but adds a cozy, velvety feel.
  7. Once everything has melded into a fragrant, thickened broth, ladle the hot soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve with crusty bread for a comforting, mindful meal.

Notes

Feel free to customize with other vegetables like zucchini or greens added near the end for extra freshness. Using homemade broth enhances depth, but store-bought works perfectly. Adjust seasoning at the end for best flavor.