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Frosty nights herald the beginning of soup season. Slow cooker meals simmer in many area kitchens. Summer Vegetable Stew will use up any late vegetables you may have from garden cleanup. Cooking time stove top is just 45 minutes or simmer all day in your slow cooker.

Summer Vegetable Stew

1/2 cup diced onion

2 tsp minced garlic

2 Tbsp butter or olive oil

2 cups diced potatoes

2 cups diced carrots

1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth

1 medium zucchini, diced (about 2 cups)

2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced, or 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, not drained

1 can (14 ounces) kernel corn, not drain...