How to Make Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting and satisfying about a warm bowl of vegetable soup on a cold winter's day. And what's even better is when it's made in a slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it while it simmers away and fills your home with delicious aromas. This Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also incredibly flavorful and packed full of nutritious veggies.

One of the best things about this recipe is its versatility – you can use whatever vege...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • ½ cup barley
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth, or more if needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine 6 cups vegetable broth, frozen vegetables, tomatoes with their juice, potatoes, onion, barley, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Place flour in a bowl; cut shortening into flour using a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 1/4 cup vegetable broth; stir with a fork until dough no longer sticks on sides of bowl. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; roll out 1/8 inch thick. Cut dough into strips or small squares. Add to slow cooker; cook until dumplings are soft and cooked in the middle, 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    333 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 618mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 535mg