Vegetable Soup Explosion--Slow Cooker Version

Name: Vegetable Soup Explosion--Slow Cooker Version
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups red onions, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (any color); 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 large celery rib, chopped; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup frozen green beans; 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped; 1 small russet potato, diced (small pieces); 4 cups water; 2 cups vegetable broth (preferably homemade); ½ teaspoon sea salt; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon; ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves; 1 dash red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup shell pasta (or any other small-shaped pasta)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups red onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup bell pepper, chopped (any color)
2 large carrots, chopped
1 large celery rib, chopped
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen green beans
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 small russet potato, diced (small pieces)
4 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth (preferably homemade)
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
1 dash red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1 cup shell pasta (or any other small-shaped pasta)

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Add all ingredients, except for pasta, to slow cooker in order above.
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Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
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One hour before soup is done, add pasta.
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Variations:.
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This soup is extremely versitle.
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You can substitute almost any vegetable in this recipe for another and still get great results.
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For a richer soup, replace the water with broth for a total of 6 cups liquid.
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Substitute rice or wild rice for pasta.
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Add beans (red, black, or lima).
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The first time I made this, I used wacky-mac pasta, which is an assortment of different colored and shaped small pasta.
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It adds a nice color and variety to the soup.
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Some of the water cooks out and is absorbed by the pasta.
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Add more halfway through cooking, if desired.
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As is, this recipe makes about 6 two-cup servings.

516

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups red onions, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (any color), 2 large carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Soup Explosion--Slow Cooker Version falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!