Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
User Reviews
5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
181 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe – Loaded with seasonal vegetables, this minestrone soup is made even easier in this slow cooker recipe! A definite family favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups carrot sliced or 1 (15-ounce) can carrots, drained
- 2 cups celery sliced
- 2 cups green beans , ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium russet potato , scrubbed clean and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans or canellini, drained and rinsed
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 /2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes , optional
- 1 medium zucchini , sliced
- 1 1/2 /2 cups ditalini pasta uncooked
- 2 cups spinach
- Parmesan Cheese optional, grated fresh
Instructions
- Add carrots, celery, green beans, and potatoes to at least a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the canned beans, tomatoes, vegetable stock, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Secure the lid and cook on the low setting for 6-8 hours or the high setting for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes prior to serving, stir in the zucchini and the pasta. Remove the lid and stir in the spinach.
- Serve warm with grated fresh parmesan, if desired.
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Notes
- Vegan: For a vegan version of this soup, simply omit the freshly grated parmesan at serving.
- Gluten-Free: For a gluten-free version of this soup, simply use gluten-free pasta.
- Make-Ahead: Allow the minestrone soup to cool. Place into the refrigerator in an airtight container and store for up to 5 days.
- Freezer Friendly: Allow the minestrone soup to cool. Place into freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months. To reheat, allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat over medium-low heat on the stovetop until heated throughout, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2.5cups
Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Sodium
760mg
(32%)
Potassium
524mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
6795IU
(136%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2.5cups | |
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 524mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6795IU | 136% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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