Wholesome Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup with Beans & Lentils Recipe

Wholesome Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup with Beans & Lentils Recipe This nourishing slow cooker vegetable soup is packed with fiber, protein, and plenty of vegetables, making it a comforting and healthy meal. It’s easy to prepare and requires minimal effort, letting the slow cooker do all the work. Ingredients: - 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed - 1 cup dried white beans or kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained - 4 cups vegetable broth - 2 carrots, diced - 2 celery stalks, diced - 1 zucchini, chopped - 1 onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - 1 bay leaf - ½ teaspoon salt - ¼ teaspoon black pepper - 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped (optional)