Hearty Crock Pot Bean and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Hearty Crock Pot Bean and Vegetable Soup Recipe Ingredients: - 1 cup dried mixed beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed) - 4 cups vegetable broth - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes - 2 carrots, chopped - 2 celery stalks, chopped - 1 small onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 zucchini, chopped - 1 cup chopped cabbage - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika - ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) - ¼ teaspoon black pepper - 1 bay leaf - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)