This recipe is so elementary ANYONE can make it. And I mean anyone. During this recent weight loss mission of mine, I’ve been trying to cook healthy, easy recipes that don’t break the bank and leave me feeling satisfied. SCORE so far! This vegetable soup recipe has been one of my family’s favorites for as long as I can remember! Filled with vegetables, it is naturally low in fat and calories making it a hearty, yet healthy soup recipe. I love that you can customize the vegetables to your personal preferences and even make it a beef vegetable soup if you prefer. Make a big batch of low-calorie veggie-packed soup with ease in this load-and-go crock pot recipe. After simmering away in the slow cooker, portion it into individual serving containers and store in the fridge or freezer for fast, healthy lunches or an easy, satisfying snack. This weight-loss vegetable soup fills you up without a lot of calories, plus it’s an easy way to eat more vegetables.
This Easy Homemade Crockpot Vegetable Soup is a whole30, paleo and vegan dinner with only 1 SmartPoint and 85 calories! Perfect for busy weeknights! Feed both your body and your soul with today’s savory slow cooker vegetable soup recipe — give it a try on your next Meatless Monday, or any day you need a warm bowl of comfort food! This Crock-Pot vegetable soup is naturally gluten free and vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ medium onion, diced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen Lima beans or 1 (15-ounce) can Lima beans, drained
- 2 cups fresh or frozen mixed vegetables or 2 (15-ounce) cans mixed vegetables, drained
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn off the cob or 1 (15-ounce) can corn, drained
- 2 cups carrots, sliced or 1 (15-ounce) can carrots, drained
- 4 pounds of peeled and diced whole tomatoes or 4 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomatoes and okra (optional)
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- If using ground beef or turkey, cook meat and onions until golden brown.
- Add to slow cooker along with all other ingredients.
- Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- You could also cook this on the stovetop; just simmer for about 45 minutes.
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