Crockpot Minestrone soup

Healthy Minestrone Soup

The soup is very light and low in calories, and makes sure you get your daily intake of veggie and healthy food! Also, easy to store for quick dinner or breakfast all week long! It only gets more flavor as time passes.

Dice and assemble vegetables 

Throw it all in the crock pot (i used 4 qt)

Add broth/seasonings

Cook

Enjoy:)

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Frozen Peas  (Defrosted)
• 1 Small Yellow Summer Squash
• 6-7 Snapped Green Beans
• 1 Small Zucchini
• 2 1/2 Medium Celery Stalks
• 1/2 Red Bell Pepper
• 1 Large carrot
• 1/2 Large White Onion

• 1/2 Tbsp Extra Light Virgin Olive Oil
• Dash of pepper/salt
• 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1/2 Tsp Parsley
• 1 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar

• 1 Can Reduced Sodium Kidney Beans
• 1 Can Died Tomatoes (Basil, Garlic, Oregano) (i used Del Monte)
• 1 Box Organic Vegetable Broth

Directions:

-Dice vegetables and dump it all in the crock pot

-Strain and rinse beans

-Add the beans and tomatoes to crock pot, then combine

-Mix in : parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, broth and combine well. 

-Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 9 hrs

Crockpot easy and healthy chicken vegetable soup

Crockpot chicken vegetable soup

I have not found a recipe that gets any simpler than this. Not only that, this soup is also healthy with all the veggies and no stock used. It's really great that although it is water based, it still retains deep flavor. 

I halved the recipe and cooked it for 3 hours instead. 

I added egg noodles to mine, but it is completely optional, and I actually think the soup tastes better without the added noodles, for it gets soggy quickly. 

Ingredients: 

1 large Onion -- sliced
2 Carrot -- sliced
2 Celery stalks -- sliced
4 ounces Mushrooms
2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Thyme
1 tablespoon Parsley
10 ounces Peas -- frozen
3 Chicken breasts
5 cups - Water

Directions: 

Place all ingredients in a crockpot in order listed and cook on Low for 8 hours or High for 4 hours.

Note:

The recipe is very versatile; you can substitute, add or remove vegetables to your liking.