Crock Pot Vegetable Soup

Here’s a cozy and healthy Crock Pot Vegetable Soup recipe — easy to prep, full of flavor, and perfect for a set-it-and-forget-it meal!

🥣 Crock Pot Vegetable Soup

Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours (low) or 3–4 hours (high)
Total Time: ~8 hours

🧾 Ingredients:

• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for added flavor)

• 2 cups water

• 2–3 medium carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2 medium potatoes, diced (Yukon gold or red work great)

• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices

• 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)

• 1 cup peas (frozen)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ tsp Italian seasoning

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 bay leaf (optional)

🍲 Instructions:

1. Add Ingredients to Crock Pot:
   Combine all ingredients in a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to mix.

2. Cook:

   • Low: 6–8 hours

   • High: 3–4 hours
     Until vegetables are tender.

3. Adjust Seasoning:
   Discard bay leaf (if used). Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed before serving.

4. Serve:
   Ladle into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or crackers.

🔄 Optional Add-ins:

• 1 can white beans or kidney beans for protein

• Zucchini or spinach added in the last hour

• Pasta or rice — cook separately and stir in just before serving to avoid mushiness

• Parmesan cheese for topping