Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup: Easy Comfort Food for Every Occasion
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A hearty and filling soup made with a variety of vegetables and beans, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Add the garlic and zucchini and cook for another minute.
- Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker.
- Add the diced tomatoes, kidney beans, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, green beans, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the pasta and cook until tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- This soup can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- For a heartier meal, add cooked sausage or ham.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg