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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup


  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: Up to 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the Soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium zucchini, diced
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (halal-certified)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Final Step

  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, or vegan alternative)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

  1. Wash and dice the onion, carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans. Mince the garlic.

Step 2: Assemble the Slow Cooker

  1. Add the diced vegetables, canned tomatoes (with juice), kidney beans, cannellini beans, vegetable broth, and water to the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle in the oregano, basil, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.

Step 3: Cook the Soup

  1. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  2. During the cooking process, the vegetables will become tender, and the flavors will meld together.

Step 4: Add the Pasta and Greens

  1. About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, stir in the pasta and chopped spinach or kale.
  2. Replace the lid and cook until the pasta is tender and the greens are wilted.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

  1. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
  2. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve with crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 230 kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g