Description
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup is a warm and satisfying dish that captures the essence of Italian cooking. This soup is packed with vibrant vegetables, hearty beans, and flavorful broth, making it a wholesome choice for any occasion. The slow cooker does all the work for you, allowing the ingredients to meld together beautifully, resulting in rich flavors with minimal effort. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy family dinner or prepping meals for the week ahead, this nutritious soup is sure to delight your taste buds and warm your heart.
Ingredients
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- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 medium zucchini (diced)
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (Italian seasoned)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 15 ounces dark red kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
- 15 ounces white cannellini beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by dicing onion, garlic, celery, carrots, and zucchini.
- In the slow cooker, combine all prepared ingredients except for the ditalini pasta. Stir well and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the ditalini pasta and continue cooking until tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg