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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup is a cozy meal great for the winter months. Yummy, healthy, and hearty, your family will love this! Check it out!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 can diced tomatoes (about 28oz)
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 ounces Parmesan chunk , cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 medium carrots , diced
  • 3 talks celery , diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion , diced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2 leaves bay
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 can red kidney beans , (15oz) drained and rinsed
  • 1 can great northern beans , (15oz) drained and rinsed
  • 1 can cannelini beans , (15oz) drained and processed until smooth in your food processor
  • 2 medium zucchini , diced
  • 6 ounces pasta (ditalini or elbow)
  • 1 cup green beans cut in half
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Add the can of cannellini beans and the included water to the food processor and blend for about 30 seconds until it turns into a creamy purée. Use a spatula to help transfer the beans to the slow cooker.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, parmesan, vegetable stock, water, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, oregano, rosemary, bay leaves, kosher salt, black pepper, kidney beans, great northern beans and pureed cannellini beans to a slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  4. 20 minutes before you are ready to serve, turn the slow cooker to high heat if it wasn't already on high heat.
  5. Add in the zucchini and pasta and set time for 20 minutes.
  6. In the last five minutes, add in your green beans and spinach and stir.
  7. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Information

Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 964mg (40%) Potassium 723mg (21%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 5648IU (113%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 201mg (20%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 964mg 40%
Potassium 723mg 15%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 5648IU 113%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 201mg 20%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.