MICHELLE'S CREAMY MINESTRONE (SLOW COOKER)
A hearty non-traditional creamy version of minestrone soup with lots of veggies - a family favorite, especially in the winter time, served with fresh buttered bread.
Provided by Michelle Zaretzky
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Minestrone
Time 5h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta, leek, and garlic; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer pancetta and leek to a slow cooker; add chicken broth, kidney beans, potatoes, beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, celery, parsley, black pepper, basil, and salt. Cook on Low until vegetables are tender, about 4 hours.
- Transfer about half the vegetables from the slow cooker to a blender using a slotted spoon. Cover blender and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour vegetable puree back into the slow cooker. Stir in garbanzo beans, cream, pasta, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook soup on High until flavors blend and pasta is cooked, about 1 hour.
- Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1227.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
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Chan Muhammad
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Waqas Nazir
[email protected]This soup was a lot of work for the end result. It took me over 2 hours to make and it wasn't worth the effort.
Minas Alali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out too watery. I had to add a lot of cornstarch to thicken it up.
Uwem Gift
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it helped a bit, but it still wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked.
Christ Jack
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Mitchell Cedillo
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I used a combination of fresh and frozen vegetables and it still turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again!
Cristen Nane
[email protected]Great recipe! I followed it exactly and the soup turned out perfect. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese at the end. It really took the flavor over the top.
kflu lema
[email protected]This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. I also appreciated that it was so easy to make in the slow cooker. Will definitely be making this again!
haleigh judson
[email protected]Just finished eating a bowl of this soup and it was heavenly! So creamy and comforting, with just the right amount of vegetables. I especially loved the addition of the tortellini. This is definitely a keeper recipe!
Bimbo Niunisava
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I used all fresh vegetables and it really made a difference in the flavor. I also added a little bit of red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. Will definitely be making this again!
Bibi Khan
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! So flavorful and hearty, with a perfect balance of vegetables and broth. I've made it twice in the past week and my family loves it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!