Delicious and Hearty Slow Cooker Fifteen Bean Soup

Warm up with a bowl of delicious and hearty Slow Cooker Fifteen Bean Soup. Packed full of protein from various beans and flavored with savory herbs and spices, this soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days. Let your slow cooker do all the work as the flavors meld together over several hours. Serve it with a side of crusty bread and enjoy a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 package of dried fifteen bean soup mix
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 6 cups of vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse the dried fifteen bean soup mix and pick out any debris or broken beans. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Allow them to soak overnight.
2. In the morning, drain and rinse the soaked beans.
3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker.
5. Add the soaked and rinsed beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, until the beans are tender.
7. Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy with crusty bread.
9. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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