Description
A hearty, slow-cooked vegetable and bean soup that delivers deep flavor and a comforting texture. Perfect for cold weather and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables into the slow cooker.
- Add cubed potatoes and rinsed cannellini beans to the pot.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the dried thyme and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
