Homemade Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup
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210 |
365 |
| Ingredients |
Minutes |
Calories |
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| Prep |
Cook |
Servings |
| 10 min |
3 h 20 min |
6
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This vegetarian Minestrone Soup is packed with veggies and plant-based protein and simmered in a flavourful Italian seasoned tomato broth.
Ingredients
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2 can(s) (14oz)
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Diced tomatoes, low sodium, canned
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2 tbsp
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Tomato paste, canned
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1/4 cup
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Sun-dried tomato pesto, commercial
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1/4 cup
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Parmesan cheese, grated
(or vegan parmesan)
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4 cup
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Vegetable stock/broth
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2 cup
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Water
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1 cup chopped
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Carrots
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1 1/4 cup diced
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Celery
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1 ring
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White onion
(diced)
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4 clove(s)
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Garlic
(minced)
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1 tsp
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Oregano, dried
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1 sprig
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Rosemary, fresh
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2 leaf
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Bay leaf
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1 tsp
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Salt
(sea salt)
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1 tsp
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Black pepper
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1 can(s) (15 oz)
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Red kidney beans, canned, drained
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1 can (15oz)
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Great northern beans, canned
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1 1/2 cup chopped
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Zucchini
(diced)
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1 1/2 cup
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Ziti pasta
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1 cup
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Green/yellow string beans, frozen
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2 1/2 cup
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Baby spinach
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Instructions
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato pesto, parmesan cheese, 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 (optional).
Notes:
Quick Tip:
To make vegan, use dairy-free parmesan cheese, or omit all together.
Nutrition Facts
Per Portion
Calories
365
Calories from fat
35
Calories from saturated fat
12.8
Total Fat
3.9 g
Saturated Fat
1.4 g
Trans Fat
0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat
7.6 g
Cholesterol
4.1 mg
Sodium
1384 mg
Potassium
1308 mg
Total Carbohydrate
71 g
Dietary Fiber
15.2 g
Sugars
7.4 g
Protein
19.0 g
Dietary servings
Per Portion
| Grain |
1.3 |
| Meat Alternative |
0.8 |
| Vegetables |
4.4 |
Energy sources
Meal Type(s)
