**Creamy Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup**
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Creamy Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup! This classic Italian soup is packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, all simmered in a creamy broth. It's easy to make in your slow cooker, so you can enjoy a delicious, homemade meal without any hassle. Plus, with the addition of cream, this minestrone soup is extra rich and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting soup to warm you up on a cold day, this Creamy Slow-Cooker Minestrone Soup is sure to hit the spot. In this article, you'll find two variations of the recipe: one with a creamy broth and one with a tomato-based broth. Both versions are equally delicious, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste.
SLOW-COOKER MINESTRONE
There's nothing quite like the comfort of warm homemade soup, and it's even better when your slow cooker does most of the work for you! This slow-cooker minestrone is easy to put together but has all the flavor of a high-effort dish. -Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h50m
Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine the first 13 ingredients in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in beans, zucchini and pasta. Cook, covered, on high about 30 minutes longer, until pasta is tender. Discard bay leaves. If desired, top with grated Parmesan cheese. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 813mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP
The best, classic easy homemade slow cooker minestrone soup recipe that's loaded with Italian flavors. Chock full of delicious beans and vegetables - it's comfort food at its best!
Provided by Abeer Rizvi
Categories Main Course
Time 4h40m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth, water, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, ginger, oregano, rosemary, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
- Cook on Low heat for 6-8 hours or High heat for 3-4 hours.
- Add red kidney beans, Northern beans, zucchini, pasta and cook on High heat for an additional 20- 25 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in the spinach, green beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes until cooked through. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 816 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPRUCED-UP SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP
Easy, hearty, slow cooker minestrone soup. We like to top ours with Cheddar cheese and serve with cornbread. It's even better the second day and leftovers freeze well.
Provided by crandolph
Time 4h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
- Add pinto beans, minestrone soup, corn, green beans, diced tomatoes, and diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir and close the lid.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1285.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP
On a busy, day, I start cooking this soup in the morning before work. When I return home, the aroma is fantastic and dinner is ready. Easy, delicious & hearty!
Provided by MasakoHI
Categories Spaghetti
Time 10h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare meat and vegetables.
- In a 4 quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients including spices. Cook on Low for 9 to 10 hours.
- If you don't have alphabet macaroni use broken pieces of spagetti.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 612.2, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 25.5
SLOW-COOKED MINESTRONE SOUP
When this colorful minestrone has about 30 minutes left to cook, I add the macaroni. Then there's time to make some garlic bread and a simple salad. -Kara de la Vega, Santa Rosa, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cook for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are almost tender., During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the macaroni. Cover and cook until macaroni is tender. Stir in the tomatoes and spinach; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP
Make and share this Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mommie Cooks
Categories Vegan
Time 3h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add all your ingredients into the slow cooker with the exception of the noodles.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add the cooked noodles in just before serving.
- Note: Feel free to mix and match the beans and veggies with what you have available in your fridge and pantry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 971.5, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 10.5
Tips:
- Use fresh vegetables whenever possible. Fresh vegetables will give your soup the best flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Minestrone soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, so feel free to add whatever you have on hand.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Olive oil will add a delicious flavor to your soup.
- Season your soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste until you're happy with the flavor.
- Let your soup simmer for at least an hour. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Minestrone soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious pot of minestrone soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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