SLOW-COOKER MINESTRONE

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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

1 carton (32 ounces) vegetable or chicken stock
3 cups V8 or tomato juice
2 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

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.

Elizabeth Morin
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I love that this soup is made with all fresh vegetables. It's so healthy and flavorful.


JD Q
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious!


Mriable Augustine
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Nurul afser fahad Nelad babu
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and hearty.


kiran shahzadi
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This soup is so delicious and healthy. I highly recommend it!


William Cloud
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This soup is perfect for meal prep. I make a big batch on the weekend and eat it all week.


rj kamrul
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This soup is so easy to make. I just threw all the ingredients in my slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Daim Malik
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I love the combination of vegetables in this soup. It's so flavorful and healthy.


Cody Fitzgerald
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Nwodo Oluchi
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I added some extra vegetables to this soup, like carrots and celery. It turned out even better!


Emmanuel Mwinga
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This soup is perfect for a crowd. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers.


Kazi Xihad
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I love that this soup is made with all fresh vegetables. It's so healthy and flavorful.


Yusuf Alarrayed
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious!


Cj McCrary
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends!


Say Askkin
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This is a hearty and delicious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. I used all fresh vegetables and it turned out amazing!