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Cozy Detox Crockpot Vegetable Soup with White Beans

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A hearty, creamy vegetable soup made in a slow cooker with white beans, carrots, celery, and greens. This easy, wholesome recipe is naturally dairy-free and gluten-free, offering a comforting meal that is perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans or great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth, low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced carrots, cooking until onions are translucent and carrots soften (4-5 minutes).
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Transfer the sautéed vegetable mixture to a slow cooker.
  4. Add rinsed cannellini beans, dried thyme, crushed rosemary, black pepper, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
  5. Pour in vegetable broth and enough water to cover ingredients by about an inch. Stir gently.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours, until carrots are tender and beans have started to break down.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in chopped spinach or kale to wilt.
  8. Taste and add salt to preference. Remove bay leaf.
  9. For a creamier texture, mash a small cup of beans against the side of the pot and stir back in.
  10. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

For best flavor, sauté the onions and carrots before adding to the slow cooker. Do not add salt until the end to prevent beans from becoming tough. If using dry beans, soak 2 cups overnight and cook for a few hours longer. The soup thickens as it sits and can be reheated with a splash of water.

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