Description
This Crockpot Minestrone Soup is a heartwarming blend of fresh vegetables, tender pasta, and robust flavors—all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. It’s an easy, wholesome meal that makes weeknight dinners a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 3 sticks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 can (16 oz) red kidney beans
- 1 can (15.5 oz) cannellini beans
- 1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
- 1 cup ditalini pasta, dried
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- Shredded Parmesan, for serving
Instructions
- Chop the vegetables: carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; add to the slow cooker.
- Combine all ingredients except beans, pasta, and spinach in the crockpot.
- Add the Parmesan rind and seasonings; stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir in the beans and pasta 45 minutes before serving.
- Add chopped spinach just before serving; stir to combine.
- Serve hot with shredded Parmesan on top.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute ditalini pasta with a gluten-free option.
Adjust seasoning according to personal taste; fresh herbs can be used but in smaller amounts.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
