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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe
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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe

Make this stupendous Minestrone Soup on a busy weeknight and enjoy the comforting and hearty flavors.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Kid-Friendly, Slow Cooker, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Chef Nichole

Ingredients

  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 15 ounces crushed tomatoes can, low-sodium
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes can, low-sodium
  • 15 ounces kidney beans can, low-sodium, drained and rinsed
  • 1 yellow onion chopped small
  • 1 cup celery chopped small
  • 1 cup carrot chopped small
  • 1 cup green beans fresh, chopped into 1/2 inch to 1 inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup whole-wheat elbow macaroni pasta
  • 1 zucchini small, chopped into small cubes
  • 3 cups kale roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese fat-free, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons basil fresh, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients except macaroni, zucchini, kale, parmesan, and fresh basil.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. Add the macaroni pasta, zucchini, and kale. Cook for an additional hour on high or until kale is wilted and macaroni is tender.
  • Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with parmesan. Top with fresh basil. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 531mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5