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Cozy slow cooker spring vegetable soup in a bowl with fresh vegetables.

Cozy Slow Cooker Spring Vegetable Soup

A light, nourishing soup featuring seasonal vegetable medley simmered with herbs for a clean, fresh flavor. Perfect for meal prep or a light weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 225 kcal

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces 200 g
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch lengths
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced

Seasonings

  • 6 cups vegetable broth Use gluten-free broth if needed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For finishing

Cooking Oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Dice 1 medium onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, peel and slice 2 carrots, chop 2 celery stalks, and cut 2 medium potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Trim 1 bunch asparagus and chop into 1-inch lengths, measure 1 cup frozen peas, and slice 1 medium zucchini.

Optional Sauté

  • In a skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

Combine in Slow Cooker

  • Transfer sautéed onions and garlic to slow cooker. Add carrots, celery, potatoes, 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1.5 teaspoons salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine.

Slow Cook

  • Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.

Finish Vegetables

  • About 30 minutes before serving, stir in 1 cup frozen peas, chopped asparagus, and zucchini. Cover and continue cooking until vegetables are just tender but still hold their shape.

Final Touches

  • Just before serving, stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

This soup is highly adaptable. You can swap proteins, adjust spices, or regionalize the herbs to suit taste and diet. Cool soup quickly and store in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth if thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4g
Keyword Cozy Soup, Healthy Soup, Slow Cooker Soup, Spring Vegetable Soup, Vegetarian Soup
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