SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN MINESTRONE

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Slow cooking this family favorite soup allows all the flavors and spices to intensify and delivers a delicious, hearty meal every one is sure to enjoy. Serve with a green salad and garlic bread for dipping.

Provided by laura

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 6h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 cups vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 cup green beans
1 small zucchini
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup elbow macaroni
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, celery, carrots, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and black pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
  • Stir spinach and macaroni into minestrone; cook another 15 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 940.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

Twinobwesigye Lamech
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I love the addition of the Parmesan rind to this soup.


Jaguar Paw
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Sheeza Jutt
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup!


Mahim Bro
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's really affordable.


Siona Ngjeliu
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I love the addition of the Parmesan rind to this soup.


Md mazom Ali
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


admire Mutize
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup!


Nwogu Chima
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's really affordable.


Panda Lilypads
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I love the addition of the Parmesan rind to this soup.


Shibani Mitra
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


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


Nikki Providenti
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's really affordable. It's a great way to feed a crowd.


Malik Sharim
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I love the addition of the Parmesan rind to this soup. It gives it a really rich and cheesy flavor.


daniel paivarinta
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few odds and ends in my fridge, and this soup is a great way to use them up.


Masadi Hasan
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I often add some cooked chicken or sausage to it for a little extra protein.


sayeem khan
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of vegetables and the rich broth. It's a perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Chris Cassidy
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. It's a great soup for a crowd, and it's also very affordable.


Md jilal Hossen firuz
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavor is rich and complex, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of the Parmesan rind, which gives the soup a cheesy depth of flavor.