Bean and Swiss Chard Soup

From Chelle, a CSA member. She says: “We made this the other night in our crock pot with our most recent CSA pick up and it turned out great so we wanted to share it.”

4-5 cups Swiss chard leaves chopped (stems and veins removed) 
1 zucchini, chopped
1 squash, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium works well)
1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes with liquid
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme

Put all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

If cooking on a stove top, heat some olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic and saute until onions are tender. Add all other ingredients and stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until chard is tender.