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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 181 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups carrots , sliced or 1 (15-ounce) can carrots, drained
  • 2 cups sliced celery
  • 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 or canellini, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 /2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes , optional
  • 1 medium zucchini , sliced
  • 1 1/2 /2 cups uncooked ditalini pasta
  • 2 cups spinach
  • grated fresh parmesan optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. About 30 minutes prior to serving, stir in the zucchini and the pasta. Remove the lid and stir in the spinach.
  3. Serve warm with grated fresh parmesan, if desired.

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

Serving 2.5cups Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 6g (12%) Sodium 760mg (32%) Potassium 524mg (15%) 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

% 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.