When the weather outside is frightful, a warm and savory meal can be just what the doctor ordered. Slow cooker beef minestrone soup is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a chilly day. This soup is packed with flavor, thanks to a combination of ground beef, vegetables, and a rich broth. Simmered in a slow cooker, this soup develops a deep flavor that will warm you from the inside out. Plus, it's easy to make, so you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table without spending hours in the kitchen.
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SLOW-COOKER MINESTRONE
There's nothing quite like the comfort of warm homemade soup, and it's even better when your slow cooker does most of the work for you! This slow-cooker minestrone is easy to put together but has all the flavor of a high-effort dish. -Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h50m
Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine the first 13 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in beans, zucchini and pasta. Cook, covered, on high about 30 minutes longer, until pasta is tender. Discard bay leaves. If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SLOW COOKER BEEF MINESTRONE SOUP
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, brown ground beef until completely cooked.
- Place your ground beef, diced tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper into your slow cooker.
- Add in beef stock, water, and tomato juice.
- Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
- After cooking time is up, add in red kidney beans, cannellini beans, zucchini, pasta, and green beans. Cook on high heat for an additional 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
HEARTY SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP
"I picked up this recipe in California in the '80s and have been making it ever since. I love it partly because it's simple to put together and partly because the flavor is so wonderful!" Bonnie Hosman - Young, AZ
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h40m
Yield 7 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Stir in the beans, spinach and macaroni. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use frozen soup, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
MINESTRONE SOUP (CROCK POT / SLOW COOKER)
From Crockery Cookery Cookbook by Mable Hoffman, pg. 127. Very easy soup to put together. Don't put in the macaroni until you're about ready to serve the soup...
Provided by NELady
Categories Beans
Time 7h45m
Yield 1 Crock of Soup, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a crock pot, combine beef with water, onion, salt, thyme, parsley, pepper, and tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Remove beef bones (if using beef shank); cut up meat and return to pot. Turn control to high. Add zucchini, beans, cabbage, and macaroni. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until the macaroni/vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 445, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 19.5
SLOW COOKER BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP
Easy, delicious, wonderful on cold winter days or anytime!
Provided by JUDY G
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place meat, corn, green beans, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, soup mix, and salt and pepper to taste into the slow cooker; stir to combine.
- Cook on LOW for at least 6 hours. Add water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1251.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
SPRUCED-UP SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP
Easy, hearty, slow cooker minestrone soup. We like to top ours with Cheddar cheese and serve with cornbread. It's even better the second day and leftovers freeze well.
Provided by crandolph
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
- Add pinto beans, minestrone soup, corn, green beans, diced tomatoes, and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir and close the lid.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1285.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP
On a busy, day, I start cooking this soup in the morning before work. When I return home, the aroma is fantastic and dinner is ready. Easy, delicious & hearty!
Provided by MasakoHI
Categories Spaghetti
Time 10h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare meat and vegetables.
- In a 4 quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients including spices. Cook on Low for 9 to 10 hours.
- If you don't have alphabet macaroni use broken pieces of spagetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 612.2, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 25.5
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork or sausage.
- Add a tablespoon of tomato paste for a more intense tomato flavor.
- Use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onion, zucchini, and spinach. You can also add beans or pasta.
- Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Slow cooker beef minestrone soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy soup recipe, give this one a try.
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