Description
Warm your soul with this Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup, a hearty blend of vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for any occasion, this one-pot wonder is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. With minimal prep time and endless customization options, it’s the ultimate comfort food that brings friends and family together. Enjoy a bowl any night of the week for a nourishing meal that evokes warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In your slow cooker set to sauté mode, heat olive oil. Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, vegetable broth, green beans, dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in pasta and greens until tender.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg