Best 3 Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone Recipes

Are you looking for a hearty, flavorful, and wholesome meal that's easy to prepare? Look no further than slow cooker vegetable minestrone soup! This classic Italian dish is packed with an array of colorful vegetables, tender pasta, and savory broth, making it a perfect choice for a comforting and nutritious meal. With just a few simple steps and minimal effort, you can have a delicious and satisfying soup ready to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE MINESTRONE

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Savor slow-cooked Italian soup with little effort by letting your slow cooker do all the work! This is one hearty soup recipe the whole family will love.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 7h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable broth or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (4 1/2 oz)
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
Stir in pasta. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg

VEGETABLE MINESTRONE - SLOW COOKER

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Make and share this Vegetable Minestrone - Slow Cooker recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FeedMePlz

Categories Onions

Time 8h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon basil leaves, dried
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup mushroom, sliced (optional)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced (undrained)
1 1/2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
shredded parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese into a 4-5 quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours or until veggies are tender.
Stir in pasta. Cover and cook on high heat setting 15-20 min or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE MINESTRONE

Slow-Cooker Vegetable Minestrone image

Savor slow-cooked Italian soup with little effort by letting your slow cooker do all the work! This is one hearty soup recipe the whole family will love.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 7h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups vegetable broth or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (4 1/2 oz)
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
Stir in pasta. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg

Slow Cooker Vegetable Minestrone

Prep Time:15 minutes

Cook Time:6 hours

Total Time:6 hours 15 minutes

Servings:8 servings

Cuisine:Italian

Difficulty:Beginner

Author: Menu of Recipes

Description: This slow cooker vegetarian minestra is an easy and healthy way to get your daily servings of veggies. This is also an easy on-the-go recipe that can last up to a week in your refrigerator.

Summary:

This recipe is a vegetarian version of the classic Italian minestra, a thick and hearty Italian style of thick and hearty chunky meatless tomato-based stew.
This recipe is made in a slow cooker, which makes it easy to prepare and cook.
This recipe is made with fresh and healthy ingredients, including plenty of fresh or thawed veggies (carrots, celery, and zucchini) and canned diced tomatoes, canned tomato, and/or tomato purée
The recipe is also gluten-free if you use gluten-free macaroni
This minestra can be served with a side of crusty bread or a green leafy tossed with vinaigrette of your choice.
Store minestra in an airtight container in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

This recipe is a delicious and healthy way to get your daily servings of veggies. It's also a great way to use up leftover veggies. This recipe is sure to become a family favorite.