SLOW-COOKER VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE

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This vegetable-packed minestrone relies on flavorful dried cannellini beans, which benefit from the long cooking time of a slow cooker (and no soaking is required!).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 6h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces dried cannellini beans (about 1 cup)
3 medium carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
2 large stalks celery, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium sweet potato (about 10 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Parmesan rind, optional, for simmering
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
One 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups thinly sliced curly kale
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
Sliced toasted baguette, for serving
Cooked ditalini pasta, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Add the beans, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, celery, sweet potato, onion, crushed red pepper flakes, Parmesan rind, if using, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste and 4 cups water. Cover and cook until the beans are tender, 6 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
  • Stir in the kale, cover and let simmer until just wilted, about 10 minutes. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan. Serve with toasted baguette, if desired.
  • If using pasta, spoon 1/2 cup cooked pasta into each bowl and ladle the soup on top. Store the pasta and soup in separate containers.

MD.Redoan Islam
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of vegetables and the broth is so flavorful.


Tish Delanoy
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This is the best vegetarian soup I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.


alisha harrison
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I love that this soup is so healthy. It's packed with vegetables and lean protein.


Thony Molina
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bag of frozen vegetables in my freezer and I just throw them in the soup.


Saga Awad
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Tseegii Tseegii
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and always ask for seconds.


Farhad Ayas33
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out delicious.


Biplob Ahamed
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always so comforting and healing.


Ebuka Emmmanuel
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add a little extra kale and spinach to make it even healthier.


ange roa
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


David Pagan
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick.


Apna Hazurpur
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This is one of my favorite vegetarian soups! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Aliya Altaf
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The soup is packed with vegetables and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Tewodros Belete
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This minestrone soup is a hearty and flavorful meatless meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The vegetables are cooked to perfection and the broth is rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a deliciou