Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 17
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone is a rich and hearty soup filled with wholesome ingredients and nutrients
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Prep

15 min

Cook

4h 30min

Ready In

4h 45min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 cups vegetable broth
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 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 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup elbow macaroni
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese , or more to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
282
Sugar
6g
Fat
4g
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone is a vegetarian soup that is hearty, delicious, and perfect for chilly nights or whenever you're in the mood for a bowl of comfort. It's made with a variety of fresh vegetables like onion, celery, carrots, zucchini and green beans which provides a range of textures and flavors. The soup is cooked slowly in the crockpot, allowing the flavors to mingle and develop a rich flavor profile. This soup is healthy, filling, and can be served as a main course or as a side dish.

Instructions

1.In the slow cooker, combine the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, celery, carrots, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and pepper.
2.Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, or until the vegetables are fork-tender.
3.Add the macaroni and cook for another 30 minutes on high until al dente.
4.Add the spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
5.Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

PROS

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone is filled with a variety of vegetables that provide essential nutrients and vitamins.

It is easy to make and can be prepared in advance for effortless meal planning.

This recipe can be tailored to suit various dietary needs.

CONS

This soup may take longer to cook than some other recipes as it relies on slow cooking methods.

Some may find the long list of ingredients to be overwhelming and time-consuming to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone is loaded with healthy ingredients such as vegetables, beans, and whole grain pasta.
It is low in calories and high in fiber which can aid in digestion and promote weight loss.
The nutrients such as Vitamin C, potassium, and iron in this recipe can help boost the immune system and prevent various health problems.

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