Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Warm up your day with a comforting bowl of Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup, a delightful blend of Italian flavors and wholesome ingredients. This hearty soup is packed with fresh vegetables, protein-rich beans, and ditalini pasta, all simmered in a rich chicken broth infused with aromatic Italian herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this recipe allows you to simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The result is a savory, nutrient-dense dish that gets even better the next day—ideal for family dinners or gatherings. Enjoy each spoonful knowing you’re treating yourself to a deliciously satisfying meal that warms both heart and soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 medium zucchini (diced)
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes (Italian seasoned)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 15 ounces dark red kidney beans (drained & rinsed)
- 15 ounces white cannellini beans (drained & rinsed)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by dicing them as listed.
- In the slow cooker, combine the diced vegetables, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, beans, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in ditalini pasta about 30 minutes before serving; replace cover until pasta is cooked.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://dailyrecipetime.com/slow-cooker-minestrone-soup/