Ingredients

2

medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices (4 cups)

1

medium eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (4 cups)

1

medium red bell pepper, cut into strips

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1

package (8 ounces) whole mushrooms, cut into fourths

3

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

can (28 ounces) tomato puree, undrained

1

can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

2

teaspoons salt

2

teaspoons dried basil leaves

1/2

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

cup crumbled feta cheese, if desired

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except cheese in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese.