Description
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup is a comforting and nutritious Italian classic that combines a medley of fresh vegetables, protein-packed beans, and hearty pasta in a savory broth. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal effort—just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work. The result is a flavorful soup that is perfect for family dinners or meal prep for the week. Whether you’re enjoying it on a chilly night or serving it at a gathering, this minestrone soup will warm your soul and please your taste buds.
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
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 15 ounces dark red kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
- 15 ounces white cannellini beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except ditalini pasta) to the slow cooker.
- Stir well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in ditalini pasta.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg