SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP

 I woke up to snow in Indiana today so I thought what a perfect day for soup!! This recipe is wonderful and perfect!! Great suggestion with the vegetable base, the soup is absolutely delish! I’ll have to freeze some for later. Thank you!

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!


Prep Time : 20 minutes
Cook Time : 6 hours
Total Time : 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings : 8 servings


INGREDIENTS

• 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

ADD 20-25 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING

• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 1/2 cups dried ditalini or other small pasta

ADD 5 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING

• 1 cup frozen cut green beans
• 1 1/2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped

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