Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of our Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup, a delightful Italian classic that is both nourishing and easy to prepare. This soup combines a rich, aromatic broth with an abundance of fresh vegetables, protein-rich beans, and satisfying ditalini pasta. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a cozy family dinner option, this nutrient-packed soup is sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
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 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz dark red kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
- 15 oz white cannellini beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Italian seasoning, salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by dicing them according to ingredient specifications.
- Rinse the beans under cold water until drained.
- Combine all prepared vegetables, beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning in the slow cooker; stir well and 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; cover and continue cooking until tender.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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