Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 carrots, sliced thinly
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 cups frozen green beans
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano (1 tsp if using dried)
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme (1 tsp if using dried)
• 14 ounces can of diced tomatoes, (fire-roasted would be nice too)
• 8 cups low sodium, organic vegetable broth
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups fresh baby spinach