Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone

Name: Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 390 min
Total time: 410 min
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; 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.75 teaspoon dried thyme; 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 0.5 cup elbow macaroni; 4 cups chopped fresh spinach; 0.25 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

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Crockpot minestrone soup is ideal for a weeknight dinner! By slow cooking this family-favorite soup, all of the flavors and spices intensify, delivering a delicious, hearty meal that everyone's sure to enjoy. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread for dipping.

Recipe by laura

Updated on January 19, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

6 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

6 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

8

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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

Directions

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.

Tips

One 10-ounce package of frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry) can be substituted for the fresh spinach. You can use either white or red kidney beans.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138	Calories
2g	Fat
25g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 941mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 7g	23%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 24mg	121%
Calcium 145mg	11%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 534mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.