This vegetable soup fills you up, keeps you satisfied and is an easy way to eat more vegetables.

Chock-full of a variety of antioxidant-rich vegetables, this soup has got “eat the rainbow” covered.

A splash of red wine vinegar at the end balances the flavors out.

all ingredients on a countertop

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Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to make this soup on the stovetop.

Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours.

Remove Parmesan rind, if using.

overhead view of all ingredients in a slow cooker

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Stir in 2 teaspoons vinegar and top each serving of soup with 1 teaspoon pesto.

Finish Step 2 just before serving.

We cook this vegetable soup in the slow cooker, which works well for busy days.

Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup in a bowl

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you’re free to also cook it on the stovetop and have it ready in less time.

Check out thestovetop versionof this healthy soup recipe.

We add a Parmesan rind to give this soup a rich, umami taste.

This soup freezes well.

However, cream-based soups and those containing chunks of potato generally do not.

verify the soup has cooled to room temperature before transferring it to freezer-safe containers.

Remember to label the container with the name of the soup and the date it was frozen.

Store-bought or homemade crackers also pair perfectly with soup.

Be sure to try our recipes forHomemade Multi-Seed CrackersandParmesan Crisps.

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