Name: Winter Detox Vegetable Soup – A Healthy Vegetarian Crockpot Favorite
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Cuisine: vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 large carrots, sliced; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 2 medium potatoes, diced; 1 zucchini, chopped; 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp dried thyme; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp lemon juice; salt and black pepper to taste

Description

This winter detox vegetable soup is a nourishing crockpot recipe packed with colorful vegetables and warming flavors. It’s perfect for a healthy vegetarian simple dinner that’s effortless to prepare.

Ingredients

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1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 large carrots, sliced

3 celery stalks, chopped

2 medium potatoes, diced

1 zucchini, chopped

2 cups kale or spinach, chopped

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 bay leaf

1 tsp dried thyme

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp lemon juice

salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Wash, peel, and chop all vegetables evenly for balanced cooking.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.

3. Layer carrots, celery, and potatoes in the crockpot, then add zucchini, sautéed onion and garlic, diced tomatoes, and kale.

4. Sprinkle thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper over the vegetables.

5. Pour vegetable broth into the crockpot to cover ingredients and stir gently.

6. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.

7. Remove the bay leaf, stir in parsley and lemon juice, and adjust seasoning before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Category: soup
Method: crockpot
Cuisine: vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 cups)
Calories: 130
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 400
Fat: 3
Saturated Fat: 0.5
Unsaturated Fat: 2
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 24
Fiber: 5
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 0

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