SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE MINESTRONE

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Savor slow-cooked Italian soup with little effort by letting your slow cooker do all the work! This is one hearty soup recipe the whole family will love.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups vegetable broth or Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (4 1/2 oz)
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in pasta. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg

Carmen Bartlett
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This soup is delicious and healthy. I love that it's made with all fresh vegetables and that it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


the plush show
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I'm so glad I tried this soup! It's now one of my go-to recipes. I love the combination of vegetables and the flavorful broth. It's also a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Md Tazzid
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This is a great soup for a crowd. I doubled the recipe and it was still gone in no time. The soup is so flavorful and satisfying, and it's a great way to get your guests to eat their vegetables.


Joe Revell
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I love the convenience of this soup. I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. The soup is always perfect and it's a great way to have a healthy meal on hand. I also like that I can easily adjust the ingredients


steven niyitegeka
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I usually add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great. The soup is always hearty and flavorful, and it's a great way to get my family to eat their vegetables.


Eassar Jayasinghe
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. I'm not usually a fan of vegetable soups, but this one was really flavorful and satisfying. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be ma


Jonathan Gan
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This is a great soup for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting, and the vegetables are packed with nutrients. I especially like the addition of the beans, which give the soup a nice boost of protein. I will definitely be making this again.


KaKaka Kakaka
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's so hearty and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I usually add a bit of extra Parmesan cheese and basil when serving, and it's always a


Jody Van greunen
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it do its thing. The soup is always perfect and it's a great way to get my family to eat their vegetables.


Raj kumar limbu
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I'm not usually a fan of vegetable soup, but this one is really good! The broth is flavorful and the vegetables are tender and cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the kale, which gave the soup a nice earthy flavor. I will definitely


Niko Mbembela
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This is probably one of the best minestrone soups I've had! I used fresh vegetables from my garden and the flavor was amazing. I also added a bit of extra garlic and Parmesan cheese, and it was perfect. My family loved it and I will definitely be mak