Crock Pot Vegetable Soup
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
69 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Vegetable Soup
Description
Crock Pot Vegetable Soup features a selection of summer vegetables including zucchini, yellow squash, and onion alongside canned diced tomatoes, garlic, and vegetable broth. Slow cooking the ingredients in a crock pot enhances the melding of flavors without breaking down the vegetables completely, resulting in a comforting yet fresh-tasting soup. The addition of baby spinach just before serving maintains its delicate texture and bright green color.
The soup is smooth with soft vegetables but still displays variation in texture between squash slices and the more tender spinach. The broth carries subtle tomato notes combined with savory garlic and the natural sweetness of the squash and onions. The method of either 4 hours high or 8 hours low cooking provides convenience while preserving the vegetables’ character.
This vegetable soup makes a gentle starter or a light meal on its own. Season with salt and pepper to personal taste, then serve in bowls warm. It can be accompanied by bread or eaten plainly depending on preference.
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow onion
- 2 zucchini
- 2 yellow squash
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 64 ounces vegetable broth (two 32-ounce containers)
- 3 cups baby spinach
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the veggies. Peel and roughly chop the onion. Remove the ends from the zucchini and yellow squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and then slice 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Add the onion, zucchini, yellow squash, diced tomatoes, garlic, and vegetable broth to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
- A few minutes before serving, stir in the baby spinach and allow it to wilt.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, ladle the soup into bowls, and enjoy!
Notes
- The soup contains zero points for Weight Watchers, making it suitable for those tracking points.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 408mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 601mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1749IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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