Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup, a comforting blend of fresh vegetables and savory herbs that simmers effortlessly in your slow cooker. This nutritious dish fills your home with delightful aromas and is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Each spoonful delivers heartwarming flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
- 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., small shells)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by washing and chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
- In the slow cooker, mix together vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), carrots, celery, zucchini, green beans, pasta, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 10 minutes before serving, check the tenderness of the pasta; adjust heat if necessary.
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cheese or fresh basil as preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (375g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg