Can I make soup out of these?

[SingleMumAndProud]

I have no money and trying to make what little food we have last as long as possible. I am also on a diet.

I have some corgettes from the garden, some carotts that are past their best, some onions, potatoes and thats it for the fridge. I may also have some frozen and tinned stuff but wasn't sure if I could use these/.

I have never made home made soup from scratch so I have no idea what I am doing

What do I need to add for some good flavour?

I want to do it in the slow cooker ideally.

Can anybody help me? Sorry I know I sound thick here!

Chop your veg quite small and cook it slowly in a pan with a lid for a good long time which will really help the flavour. Then add stock and either blitz or not depending on whether you want lumpy or smooth soup.

Fry the onions in olive oil
Add the courgettes when half done (as they take less time to cook

TBH I'd boil the potatoes/carrots before using for soup but if you are using a slow cooker I don't think it matters

so (when they are cooked) add to the onion/courgette mixture

I'd mix in a little flour then add some stock (or water & a stock cube)

Then some herbs (dried or fresh) corriander would be nice or parsley or even a spoonful or two of stuffing mix

You could add lentils/barley but I see them as more of a winter soup

When it's cooked you can eat it as it is or blend it if you like smooth soup

Plenty of salt, I'd say! Plus what KatyMac said. Check the taste, to see if the stock is salty enough or not.
if you have a local butcher, ask if he can give you a beef or gammon bone for free/few pence to slow cook along with it - gives flavour without adding meat.

I woud cook the onions and potatoes first for flavour and then add the rest of the veg. fill up with water bring to the boil and cook for 20 min or until karots are soft. blend and season to taste.