CROCK POT MINESTRONE SOUP RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Provided by ngaldi

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained, rinsed (cannellini or navy)
3 cups fat free chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarians), divided
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 fresh rosemary sprig
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
1 ounce chunk of good Parmesan cheese rind
Salt and fresh pepper
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 cups fresh or frozen (defrosted) spinach, chopped
2 cups cooked small pasta like ditalini or elbows (al dente)
Extra Parmesan cheese, grated, for topping

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.

Primrose Angel
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Hasnain Rind
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This soup is a hit with my family. It's hearty and flavorful, and it's always a welcome meal on a cold night.


isaac burciaga
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Minakhan Minakjan
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I've never been a fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty. I'll definitely be making this again.


ALI Ge
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I can make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week.


Natividad Gallardo
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I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and basil. It really takes this soup to the next level.


Floria Prifti
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


kira man
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Aqeel Tanoli
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling.


Muhammad Husnain Husnain358
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients depending on what I have on hand.


Robiyol Hossain
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Jesus Carrizales
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I've never made minestrone soup before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out delicious and my family loved it.


Dwayne Carroll
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This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes like it's been simmering all day. I love the addition of the kale and sausage.


Mary Otieno
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty. I'll definitely be making this again.


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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Simone Oosthuizen
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I was looking for a healthy and easy soup recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. It's packed with vegetables and the broth is light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sajeel Abbas
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This soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are tender. I especially love the addition of the Parmesan cheese and basil.


Kopano bOikanyo
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit with my family. It's hearty and satisfying, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Shaikhowal shahpur Azadari
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This soup is fantastic! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the crock pot and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.