Crock Pot Vegetarian White Bean Soup

My Vegetarian White Bean Soup simmers all day in the Crock Pot. The result is a simple, healthy and delicious meal for any day of the week.

Ingredients

• 3 15.5 oz cans white beans rinsed and drained
• 1 cup chopped celery about 2 stalks
• 1 cup chopped yellow or sweet onion about 1/2 onion
• 1 cup carrot rounds 1-2 carrots
• 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 32 oz low sodium high quality vegetable stock
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste***
• 1/2-1 teaspoon pepper to taste
• garnish: parmesan cheese and sliced green onions

Instructions

1. Put all ingredients in a crock pot and turn to low. Cook for 8-10 hours or until all ingredients are soft and well combined. You can also cook for 4-6 hours on high. The carrots will take the longest to cook. Once they are soft the soup is done.
2. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
3. Garnish with green onions and parmesan.