Crockpot Vegetable Soup

 

Creating a crockpot vegetable

soup is quite straightforward and allows for a lot of personalization depending on your taste preferences and dietary requirements. Here's a basic recipe that you can adapt as you like:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of diced carrots
• 1 cup of diced celery
• 1 cup of diced onions
• 1 cup of chopped green beans
• 1 cup of corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 2 cups of chopped potatoes (any kind you prefer)
• 4 cups of vegetable broth or stock
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) of diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: 1 cup of additional vegetables like peas, zucchini, or bell peppers
• Optional: protein like beans or lentils

Instructions:

1. Prepare all the vegetables by washing, peeling, and cutting them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Place all the vegetables into the crockpot.
3. Add the garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the vegetable broth over the vegetables. The liquid should cover the vegetables; if not, add water until they are just covered.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juice.
6. Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. The soup is done when the vegetables are tender.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed before serving.

You can enjoy the soup as it is or serve it with crusty bread or a side salad. Feel free to add your own twist with different spices, herbs, or additional ingredients. Enjoy your homemade crockpot vegetable soup!