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Best Slow Cooker Soup Recipes: Healthy, Easy, and Perfect for busy nights

Warm up this autumn with our Cozy Autumn Vegetable Soup! Bursting with seasonal flavors and packed with nutritious ingredients like butternut squash, kale, and carrots, this hearty soup is not only comforting but also healthy and budget-friendly. Perfect for meal prep, it’s easy to customize based on your favorites. Embrace the season and savor the benefits of homemade soup in one delicious bowl. #AutumnSoup #HealthyEating #ComfortFood #VegetableSoup #MealPrep #FallRecipes #HomemadeSoup
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Ingredients
  

2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed

1 cup carrots, diced

1 cup celery, chopped

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice

4 cups vegetable broth

1 cup kale, chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Vegetables: Start by peeling and cubing the butternut squash. Dice the carrots, chop the celery, and onion, and mince the garlic.

    Layer the Ingredients: In your slow cooker, first add the butternut squash, followed by the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.

      Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and then add the vegetable broth.

        Season the Soup: Sprinkle in the thyme, basil, smoked paprika, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

          Stir and Cook: Gently stir to combine all the ingredients. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender.

            Add the Kale: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped kale to wilt it into the soup.

              Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your healthy, hearty meal!

                Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 7 hours | Servings: 6