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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

A hearty, veggie-packed Italian soup with beans and pasta, slowly simmered for rich flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 zucchini chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cups cabbage shredded
  • 2 cans beans cannellini or kidney, drained
  • 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • 1 cup small pasta ditalini or elbow
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Parmesan for topping

Method
 

  1. Add vegetables, beans, tomatoes, broth, garlic, and herbs to slow cooker.
    Fresh vegetables chopped for slow cooker minestrone soup
  2. Cover and cook on low 6–8 hours (or high 3–4 hours).
    Slow cooker filled with vegetables, beans, and broth for minestrone soup
  3. Stir in pasta 30 minutes before serving.
    Minestrone soup simmering in slow cooker with beans and veggies
  4. Season to taste and top with Parmesan.
    Slow cooker minestrone soup served in bowl with Parmesan and bread

Notes

Swap veggies based on season. Freeze without pasta for best results.