How to Make Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone is a hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for those chilly days when you want something warm and satisfying. This classic Italian dish is packed full of veggies, beans, and pasta, making it a complete and nutritious meal all on its own.

What's great about this recipe is that you can simply throw all the ingredients into your slow cooker in the morning, and by dinnertime, you'll have a delicious and flavorful soup waiting for you. Plus, it's a gre...

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups chopped fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Combine broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, carrots, celery, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Stir macaroni and spinach into the slow cooker; cover and cook for 15 more minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    138 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 941mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 145mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 534mg