Description
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines vibrant vegetables, hearty beans, and tender pasta in a savory broth. This easy recipe allows you to throw all the ingredients into your slow cooker and come home to a warm, delicious meal. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this nutritious soup is not only filling but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. With its rich flavors from Italian herbs and fresh ingredients, each spoonful is a delight. Perfect for any occasion, this minestrone soup will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
- 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
- Combine all ingredients except pasta in the slow cooker. Stir well to mix evenly; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add ditalini pasta and replace the cover until pasta is tender.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with freshly 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: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins like chicken or turkey. For added depth of flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the slow cooker. To prevent mushy pasta, consider cooking it separately and adding it just before serving.