Description
Slow Cooker Vegan Vegetable Soup is a hearty and nutritious dish that is perfect for cozy nights or busy days. It's packed with a variety of colorful vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, and tomatoes, simmered slowly to enhance the flavors and create a comforting meal. The beauty of this soup is that you can simply toss all the ingredients into the slow cooker in the morning and come home to a delicious aroma filling your kitchen. It's a simple yet satisfying way to enjoy a warm and wholesome bowl of soup that's not only good for you but also easy to make.
Ingredients
½ medium white onion, chopped
3 large carrots, chopped
3 large celery stalks, chopped
1 c. green beans, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 c. fresh or frozen whole kernel corn
¾ lbs. tri-color potatoes, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 T. Italian seasoning
1 t. garlic powder
1 c. tomato puree
3 c. vegetable broth
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
2 c. fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
3 T. fresh lime juice
Optional Garnish:
1 large lime, sliced
3 T. fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Combine the chopped onion, carrots, celery, green beans, corn, potatoes, red pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder in a 6-quart or larger slow cooker crock.
Add the tomato purée and vegetable broth. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
Remove lid and stir in baby spinach and fresh lime juice. Taste and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes or just until the spinach is wilted.
Serve immediately garnished with lime slices and fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours or 8 hours
