Warm Up with a Hearty Slow Cooker Root Veggie Winter Soup

This slow cooker root veggie winter soup is the perfect way to warm up during the cold winter months. Packed with nutritious root vegetables and hearty flavors, this soup is both comforting and healthy. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the flavors to meld together while you go about your day. Simply prep the ingredients in the morning, set it and forget it, and come home to a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 parsnips, peeled and chopped
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 turnip, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a slow cooker, combine the chopped carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, turnip, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a blender and blend in batches until smooth.
5. Return the blended soup to the slow cooker and heat on low for an additional 30 minutes.
6. Serve the slow cooker root veggie winter soup hot and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.

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