A comforting and nutritious vegetable barley soup made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
Prepare all the vegetables by washing, peeling, and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
Uniformly chopping the vegetables ensures even cooking and a better texture.
Add the vegetable broth, chopped vegetables, barley, chickpeas, white kidney beans, parsley, thyme, oregano, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
Layering the ingredients with the broth on top helps distribute the flavors evenly.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the vegetables and barley are tender.
Avoid opening the lid during cooking to maintain the temperature and ensure proper cooking.
Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Adding a pinch of salt or pepper at the end can enhance the overall flavor.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese or your preferred topping.
Serve with a slice of crusty bread for a complete meal.