Vegan Minestrone Crockpot Soup for FRUITSANDVEGGIESMONDAY!

Here is my Vegan Minestone Crockpot Soup I am currently making tonight! I was going to save this post for another day when I saw the FRUITSANDVEGGIESMONDAY contest by Hive account@lenasveganliving so I thought, why not? I absolutely LOVE it! Extremely low calorie but extremely tasty and filling! Normally I make a huge batch, but tonight I cut it in about half due to the fact that my 18qt crockpot lid broke and now I have to settle for a smaller one.

I already had all of the veggies cut and food saved expect green beans and the onions but for a normal large batch, what you will need is:

• 5 Large Carrots
• 1 Large White Onion
• 3 Small Yellow Summer Squash
• 1 Cup Green Beans
• 2 Medium Zucchini
• 5 Medium Celery Stalks
• 1 Red Bell Pepper
• 1 Green Bell Pepper
• 1 Tbsp Extra Light Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 Tbsp Black Pepper
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
• 1 Tsp Parsley
• 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1/8 Cup Fresh Oregano
• 2 Cans Reduced Sodium Kidney Beans
• 2 Cans Died Tomatoes (Basil, Garlic, Oregano)
• 2 Boxes Organic Vegetable Broth
• 1 Can White Kidney Beans

Directions:

1. Rinse all veggies.
2. Dice celery, carrots, and onion.
3. Cut peppers into about 1/2inch cubes
4. Cut zucchini and squash into half-moons or 1/4ths
5. Add all veggies, canned beans, tomatoes, and vegetable broth to the crockpot.
6. Add spices and olive oil. Mix.
7. Turn on High and cook for 5-6hrs.
8. Enjoy!

Thanks for checking out my recipe post! All pictures are mine. Feel free to leave comments of your favorite soup recipes! I think this is a great soup! You can add additional veggies and ingredients, or take what you aren't into out, but it really does taste amazing how it is!