Best Hearty Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipes

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SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP



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The best, classic easy homemade slow cooker minestrone soup recipe that's loaded with Italian flavors. Chock full of delicious beans and vegetables - it's comfort food at its best!

Provided by Abeer Rizvi

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h40m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cans Diced tomatoes (14.5 oz cans)
3 tbsp Tomato paste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
4 cups Vegetable broth (Or chicken broth)
2 cups Water
1 cup Carrots (Diced)
1 cup Celery (Diced)
1.5 cups Onion (Diced)
4 cloves Garlic (Finely minced)
1 tbsp Ginger (Freshly grated)
1 tsp Oregano (Dried)
1 sprig Rosemary (Fresh)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 Bay leaf
Salt (To taste)
Pepper (To taste)
1 can Red kidney beans (15 oz. can, Drained and rinsed)
1 can Northern beans (15 oz. can, Drained and rinsed)
1 cup Zucchini (Diced)
1.5 cups Tubular pasta ( E.g. Ditalini pasta)
2 cups Spinach (Roughly chopped)
1 cup Green beans (Frozen)

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth, water, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, ginger, oregano, rosemary, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
  • Cook on Low heat for 6-8 hours or High heat for 3-4 hours.
  • Add red kidney beans, Northern beans, zucchini, pasta and cook on High heat for an additional 20- 25 minutes until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in the spinach, green beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes until cooked through. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 816 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE MINESTRONE SOUP (SLOW COOKER)



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An easy to make, a minestrone soup recipe that tastes 1000 times better than the Olive Garden's version! My minestrone soup is loaded with good for you veggies, like spinach and zucchini. It's also protein packed with red kidney beans and great northern beans. You'll be full for hours from this healthy, nutritious soup!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     Comfort Foods

Time 4h35m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto (homemade or store-bought)
1 parmesan rind
4 cups vegetable stock
2 cups water
1 cup carrots, diced
1 1/4 cup celery, diced
1 1/2 cup white onion, diced
4 - 5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 sprig rosemary (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
2 bay leaves
salt and pepper to taste
1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups zucchini, diced
1 1/2 cups tubular (ditalini) pasta
1 cup frozen green beans, thawed
2 1/2 cups baby spinach, chopped
Finely shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving (or Romano)

Steps:

  • Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato pesto, parmesan rind, vegetable stock, water, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves to a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook on low heat 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
  • Add in red kidney beans, great northern beans, zucchini, and pasta and cook on high heat for an additional 20- 25 minutes until pasta is tender. Stir in the spinach and green beans and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Serve warm topped with parmesan cheese and garlic toasts.

HEARTY SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP



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Incredibly flavorful and rich, this minestrone soup is every bit as hearty as it is beautiful. Made easily in the slow cooker, this soup is perfect for a busy weeknight!

Provided by The Chunky Chef

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced
1 1/2 cups yellow onion, diced
28 oz can diced tomatoes, with juices
2 Tbsp tomato paste
parmesan rind, or 1" chunk of parmesan
2-3 Tbsp minced garlic
2 bay leaves
1 1/4 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning
pinch of red pepper flakes
4 cups fat free vegetable stock or broth
2 cups water
2 Tbsp vegetable base
15 oz can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15 oz can cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup diced zucchini
1 1/2 cups dried ditalini or other small pasta
1 cup frozen cut green beans
1 1/2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Add first 15 ingredients to 6 quart or larger slow cooker. Stir to combine, cover, and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  • 30 minutes before you want to serve the soup, add zucchini and ditalini pasta, stir, cover and cook on HIGH for 20-25 minutes.
  • 5 minutes before serving, add in frozen green beans and baby spinach, stir, cover and cook on HIGH for 5 minutes.
  • When serving, if desired, grate parmesan cheese over the soup and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 kcal, Carbohydrate 54 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 1 g, Sodium 1556 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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.

HEARTY SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP



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"I picked up this recipe in California in the '80s and have been making it ever since. I love it partly because it's simple to put together and partly because the flavor is so wonderful!" Bonnie Hosman - Young, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h40m

Yield 7 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Stir in the beans, spinach and macaroni. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use frozen soup, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SPRUCED-UP SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP



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Easy, hearty, slow cooker minestrone soup. We like to top ours with Cheddar cheese and serve with cornbread. It's even better the second day and leftovers freeze well.

Provided by crandolph

Time 4h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans Beans, pinto, mature seeds, canned
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed minestrone soup
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), undrained

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Add pinto beans, minestrone soup, corn, green beans, diced tomatoes, and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir and close the lid.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1285.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

HEARTY MINESTRONE SOUP



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This fresh-tasting minestrone soup gets its zesty flavor from Italian sausage. When you want to use up your garden bounty of zucchini, try this recipe. If your family likes food extra spicy, use hot bulk Italian sausage instead. -Donna Smith, Fairport, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 cups sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
6 cups chopped zucchini
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups chopped green pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook the sausage until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towel to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings. Saute celery and onion in drippings for 5 minutes. Add sausage and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 901mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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