SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE

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Slow cooking this family favorite soup allows all the flavors and spices to intensify and delivers a delicious, hearty meal every one is sure to enjoy. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread for dipping.

Provided by laura

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 6h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 cups vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 cup green beans
1 small zucchini
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

Steps:

  • Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, celery, carrots, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and black pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • 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 spinach and macaroni into minestrone; cook another 15 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 940.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good vegetarian minestrone recipe for a long time. This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I especially love the addition of the cheese, which gives the soup a nice richness. I will


RRR666 Brand
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I especially love the addition of the pesto, which gives the soup a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Karlee Grey
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! The flavors are so well-balanced and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the herbs, which give the soup a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this


Amina Ahmed
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying! I love that it's packed with vegetables and beans. I especially love the addition of the pasta, which gives the soup a nice heartiness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Marguerite Hinton
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good vegetarian minestrone recipe for a long time. This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I especially love the addition of the cheese, which gives the soup a nice richness. I will


Osmond Uzor
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I especially love the addition of the pesto, which gives the soup a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Emeka kings
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! The flavors are so well-balanced and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the herbs, which give the soup a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this


Kimsey Parm
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying! I love that it's packed with vegetables and beans. I especially love the addition of the pasta, which gives the soup a nice heartiness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Fatuma Mkandawire
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good vegetarian minestrone recipe for a long time. This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I especially love the addition of the cheese, which gives the soup a nice richness. I will


just a koala
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I especially love the addition of the pesto, which gives the soup a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Diwas Jarkal
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! The flavors are so well-balanced and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the herbs, which give the soup a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this


Obinwa Joseph
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying! I love that it's packed with vegetables and beans. I especially love the addition of the pasta, which gives the soup a nice heartiness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Tristen Jacobs
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good vegetarian minestrone recipe for a long time. This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I especially love the addition of the cheese, which gives the soup a nice richness. I will


Sanjay Shrestha
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This soup is so hearty and filling! I love that it's packed with vegetables and beans. I especially love the addition of the pesto, which gives the soup a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Rishal Dey
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! The flavors are so well-balanced and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the herbs, which give the soup a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this


john macharia
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I especially love the addition of the pasta, which gives the soup a nice heartiness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sofia Mehreen
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup! The flavors are so well-balanced and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the cheese, which gives the soup a nice richness. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Abdulhadi Khan
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The soup is hearty and filling, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of the beans, which give the soup a nice boost of protein. I will definitely be making t


mst santi
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This is the best vegetarian minestrone recipe I've ever tried! The flavors are so well-balanced and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of the pesto, which gives the soup a nice pop of flavor. I will definitely be maki