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This image shows a hearty bowl of Crockpot Vegetable Soup, featuring tender chunks of potatoes, carrots, and beans in a flavorful broth, served in a white bowl.

Crockpot Vegetable Soup Recipe

Crockpot vegetable soup is a hearty, wholesome dish made with a variety of fresh vegetables, beans, and savory herbs, all slow-cooked to perfection. It's easy to prepare, with rich flavors developed through a gentle cooking process, making it an ideal comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 187 kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Slow cooker
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups chopped green beans
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped parsley leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 yukon gold potatoes, diced
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 white or yellow onion, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan or slow cooker with sauté function.
    This image shows olive oil being heated in a large pan, shimmering and ready to sauté vegetables for preparing Crockpot Vegetable Soup.
  • Add chopped onion, garlic, diced carrots, diced celery, and a pinch of salt.
  • Sauté for 5-8 minutes until vegetables soften, stirring occasionally.
    This image shows diced vegetables, including onions and carrots, being sautéed in a pan until soft and fragrant, forming the flavor base for Crockpot Vegetable Soup.
  • Transfer sautéed mixture to the slow cooker if using a separate pan.
    This image shows sautéed vegetables being transferred from the pan into the slow cooker, ready to combine with other ingredients for the soup.
  • Add diced potatoes, Italian seasoning, broth, bay leaf, green beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and white beans.
    This image shows chunks of potatoes, beans, and vegetable broth being added to the slow cooker, creating the main ingredients for Crockpot Vegetable Soup.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until vegetables and potatoes are tender.
    This image shows the slow cooker covered and set to cook, beginning the slow process of blending flavors for the Crockpot Vegetable Soup.
  • Before serving, stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley.
    This image shows fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice being added to the slow cooker, brightening the flavors of the Crockpot Vegetable Soup.
  • Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
    This image shows a hand sprinkling salt and pepper into the Crockpot Vegetable Soup as the finishing touch before serving.
  • Serve the soup warm.
    This image shows a warm bowl of Crockpot Vegetable Soup, served with a garnish of parsley and a slice of bread on the side for a comforting meal.

Notes

  • Sautéing the vegetables adds extra flavor. If your slow cooker has a sauté function, this step is easy; otherwise, sauté in a separate pan and transfer.
  • You can skip the sautéing step and add all ingredients directly to the slow cooker.