Total time: 8 hr 15 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 8 hr • Serves: 12 • Difficulty: Easy

Wheat berries stand in for pasta in this vegetarian version of classic comfort food. They add great texture to the soup, not to mention fiber, vitamins, and minerals. And it all comes together easily thanks to your slow cooker. It features a medley of veggies, like string beans, kidney beans, green peppers, onions, and celery. We also call for a variety of dried herbs, like rosemary, sage, oregano, and thyme. If you don’t want to use such a big concert of dried spices, we totally understand! You can omit them all except the salt and add 1 1/2 tablespoons salt-free Italian spice blend instead.