Minestrone soup is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a hearty and healthy meal. This versatile soup can be made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a thick and hearty soup or a lighter and more broth-based soup, there is a minestrone recipe out there for you. This article will provide you with three delicious minestrone soup recipes that you can make in your crock pot. The first recipe is a classic minestrone soup made with a variety of vegetables, beans, and pasta. The second recipe is a lighter minestrone soup made with zucchini, carrots, and tomatoes. The third recipe is a Tuscan minestrone soup made with kale, cannellini beans, and sausage. All three of these recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So whether you are looking for a hearty and healthy meal or a lighter and more refreshing soup, you are sure to find a minestrone soup recipe in this article that you will love.
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CROCK POT GROUND BEEF MINESTRONE SOUP
My husband and I were lifting the lid about every 15 minutes to taste the broth because it tasted so delicious to us. I slapped this recipe together yesterday for the first time and we will definitely be making this again and again. This experiment came out way better than expected. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did. I love soup loaded with vegetables in a flavorful tomato based broth. I was looking to use up two thawed uncooked hamburger patties along with a bunch of fresh veggies I had in my fridge.
Provided by Jenniegal
Categories Low Protein
Time 5h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Brown ground beef along with onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic.
- Boil 3 C of water and mix in beef & chicken bouillon.
- Put all ingredients into crock pot and stir.
- Cook on high 2 hours, low for 3 - 5 hours or if you want to extend the cooking time all on low for 8 - 10 hours or to your desired doneness of the veggies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 1012.7, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 9.9, Protein 9
CROCK POT MINESTRONE HAMBURGER SOUP
Make and share this Crock Pot Minestrone Hamburger Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Potato
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients except the cheese in your crock pot, stir thoroughly, all enough water to cover all ingredients, cover and cook on Low 8 to 12 hours or on High 3 to 5 hours.
- Stir well and serve sprinkled with cheese.
MINESTRONE SOUP (CROCK POT / SLOW COOKER)
From Crockery Cookery Cookbook by Mable Hoffman, pg. 127. Very easy soup to put together. Don't put in the macaroni until you're about ready to serve the soup...
Provided by NELady
Categories Beans
Time 7h45m
Yield 1 Crock of Soup, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a crock pot, combine beef with water, onion, salt, thyme, parsley, pepper, and tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Remove beef bones (if using beef shank); cut up meat and return to pot. Turn control to high. Add zucchini, beans, cabbage, and macaroni. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until the macaroni/vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 445, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 19.5
CHILI MINESTRONE SOUP (CROCK POT)
This is somewhere between a chili and a minestrone... It is spicy, so I warn you to adjust the seasonings and/or the tomatoes and beans used accordingly if you don't want that! I did not put any pasta in this but you can if you wish at the end of cooking. This is good with homemade croutons and a sprinkling of cheese on top, or with a grilled cheese sandwich, or by itself.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Corn
Time 6h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put everything in a 4 quart or larger slow cooker.
- Cook on low for at least 6 hours. We like our soups very long simmered, so I let this go a good 8-10 hours. I don't think you can overcook it.
CROCK POT MINESTRONE SOUP
Categories Bean
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Step 1: Turn crock pot on low. Drain and rinse beans and put into a blender or food processor. Add in 1 cup of broth. Blend well. Add mixture to the crock pot, followed by the remaining broth. Add in basil, parsley, bay leaves, rosemary, parmesan rind, salt, and pepper. Step 2: Next add in your tomatoes. Give it a good stir. Step 3: Chop up your onion, carrots, celery, and mince your garlic. Add oil to the pan and saute veggies until soft. Around 8-10 minutes. Transfer veggies to the crock pot, mix it all together and put the lid on and cook on low 6-8 hours. Forty minutes before you are ready to serve, add in your zucchini and greens (spinach, kale, or swiss chard) Let it cook for 30 minutes. At this time you can also cook your pasta, so it will be ready to serve with the soup. To serve: add 1 yellow container 3/4 full of pasta (preferably whole wheat) to your bowl. (remember you used a can of white beans in this, so don't fill your yellow up completely. The beans will count towards some of your yellow also. Top with 1 Green container of soup. Get lots of good veggies in your container. Add a little broth if needed. Top with Parmesan cheese. Remove the Parmesan rind from the soup (this tastes amazing, but the added calories of eating it do not fit into the plan) This soup is a great way to add in some green containters. It is filled with good veggies. I also don't tend to count broth in my containers. I figure the amount of broth used, fills in the gaps between the veggies in the container. (i used veggie broth) I may be incorrect in this thinking, so if anyone knows the answer to this please let me know. I would count this as follows: 1 Yellow, 1 Green, 1 Blue, and 1 tsp. ** if you were to add in chicken or turkey meatballs, then I would also count it as a 1 Red
MINESTRONE SOUP (CROCK POT)
Both my husband and I LOVE this minestrone soup. It's the only one I'll make! It's a very healthy soup with a wonderful tasting broth. You can leave out the ham if you wish (to make it meatless). It freezes well! I love that I can start this early in the day and forget about it. It's perfect served with some nice crusty bread. Enjoy!
Provided by ErikaNY
Categories Clear Soup
Time 7h45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a 5-quart slow cooker/crock pot, combine the first 9 ingredients; cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
- Reduce heat to low; cook for 6 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.
- Serve and enjoy! :).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.9, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 777.9, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3, Protein 8.7
CROCK POT MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by ngaldi
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Rinse and drain beans. Purée beans with 1 cup of the broth in a blender. In a crock pot, combine broth, tomatoes, puréed beans, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, rosemary, bay leaves, basil, parsley, Parmesan cheese rind, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Forty minutes before the soup is done cooking, add zucchini and spinach. Cover and cook 30 more minutes. Add cooked pasta, cook 10 minutes more. Remove bay leaves, rosemary sprig and Parmesan rind. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and top with extra Parmesan cheese.
Tips:
- For a hearty soup, add a cup of cooked beans or lentils.
- To make the soup more flavorful, use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, celery, onions, and zucchini.
- Add some chopped greens, such as kale or spinach, to the soup for a boost of nutrients.
- If you want a thicker soup, puree some of the vegetables before adding them to the crock pot.
- Serve the soup with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Minestrone soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a few simple ingredients and a crock pot, you can easily make a delicious pot of minestrone soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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