HEARTY SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP

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"I picked up this recipe in California in the '80s and have been making it ever since. I love it partly because it's simple to put together and partly because the flavor is so wonderful!" Bonnie Hosman - Young, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h40m

Yield 7 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender., Stir in the beans, spinach and macaroni. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese. Freeze option: Cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use frozen soup, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 974mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

ogunleye gbenga
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Overall, this is a good soup recipe. It's easy to make and the flavor is good. However, I would make a few changes next time to suit my personal taste.


Raja Safeer
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I followed the recipe exactly but the soup turned out too salty. I would use less salt next time.


TwoBlackRabbits
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The soup was too watery for my liking. I would reduce the amount of liquid next time.


Albu Robi
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices and herbs next time.


Bryan Dennis
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I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


GR ACE
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Tihitna Yibeltal
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it.


Clifton Aboikoni
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This soup is hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


MD REYAD
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Pandit Naresh
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of vegetables and beans. The broth is also very flavorful.


Usama Goraya
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint. The soup is easy to make and the ingredients are affordable.


Aloui Amor
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This hearty minestrone soup is the perfect comfort food for a chilly day. I love that it's packed with vegetables and beans, and the broth is so flavorful.