Slow Cooker White Bean Soup

Winter time is always a great time for some cozy soups. I'm always using the slow cooker, anytime of the year. In the winter, though, it's mostly for soup. I was searching online for some vegetarian options for soups other than the regular vegetable soups and came across several yummy ideas. I mixed and matched some ingredients and added some of our favourite flavours and came up with this winning combination. Enjoy!

Slow Cooker White Bean Soup

3 shallots or 1 medium onion, chopped small
3 large cloves fresh garlic, chopped small
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried Marjoram
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste

Sauté onions, garlic and herbs in olive oil, on a medium-low heat, until onions are translucent. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add this to the slow cooker and add the remaining ingredients:

4 cups chicken (or vegetable) broth (I used a 900ml box)
3 green onions, chopped
2 medium peeled potatoes, chopped small
1 large peeled carrot, chopped small
2 - 14oz cans cannellini or navy beans, drained and rinsed

Set slow cooker on High for 5 hrs or on Low for 7-8 hrs (potatoes and carrots take time to cook in the slow cooker). Stir a couple of times during the cooking.

Enjoy!

Serves 4