Description
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup is a delightful and nourishing Italian classic that’s perfect for any occasion. This hearty soup features a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, flavorful beans, and ditalini pasta, all simmered in a rich broth that warms the soul. With the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully while you focus on your day. Whether served at a family dinner or during a casual gathering with friends, this wholesome soup is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 medium zucchini (diced)
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz dark red kidney beans
- 15 oz white cannellini beans
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Dice the onion, celery, carrots, zucchini, and mince the garlic.
- Combine in slow cooker: Add all prepared vegetables and beans (except pasta), diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Set cooking time: Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Add pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, add ditalini pasta and stir.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg