Best 5 Slow Cooker Bean And Sausage Minestrone Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our hearty and comforting Slow-Cooker Bean and Sausage Minestrone, a delightful soup brimming with savory flavors. Packed with tender beans, succulent sausage, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this wholesome dish is a symphony of textures and tastes. Simmered to perfection in a slow cooker, the enticing aromas will fill your kitchen, enticing everyone to gather around the table.

Accompanying this main recipe are tempting variations to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the vegetarian Minestrone, a vibrant symphony of vegetables, or the Italian Sausage and Kale Minestrone, where robust sausage and earthy kale create a harmonious blend. If you prefer a spicy kick, the Mexican Minestrone, infused with zesty chili peppers and aromatic spices, will surely satisfy your cravings. And for a taste of the Mediterranean, the Greek Lemon and Orzo Minestrone offers a refreshing twist with its tangy lemon and delicate orzo pasta.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER TWO-BEAN MINESTRONE

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Use canned, refrigerated and frozen items to get soup simmering in a slow cooker in minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ dark red kidney beans, drained
1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained
1 bag (12 oz) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 large vegetarian vegetable bouillon cube
1 can (11 oz) vegetable juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 container (7 oz) refrigerated basil pesto

Steps:

In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except macaroni and pesto.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Stir in macaroni. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Top each serving with spoonful of pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 13 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1360 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER RED BEANS & SAUSAGE

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Being from Louisiana, my go-to comfort food is red beans and rice. The Crock-Pot makes it so easy and the recipe reminds me of Sunday family dinners going back generations. Serve it as a slow-cooker side dish or make it a meal with hot buttered corn bread. -Lisa Bowie, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 8h30m

Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound dried red beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 teaspoons garlic powder
3 teaspoons Creole seasoning
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
6 cups chicken broth
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown sausage. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onion, green pepper and celery to skillet; cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine beans, sausage, vegetables and seasonings. Stir in broth. Cook, covered, on low 8-10 hours or until beans are tender., Remove 2 cups of the bean mixture to a bowl. Mash gently with a potato masher. Return to slow cooker; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1534mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 27g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SLOW-COOKER BEAN AND SAUSAGE MINESTRONE

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Let this comforting soup simmer all day and come home to a hearty meal at night. Sausage is a great item to buy in bulk when it's on sale-just freeze to have on-hand for last-minute dinners.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 10h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (20 ounces) 15-dried bean soup mix, sorted and rinsed
8 cups water
12 ounces bulk Italian sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups water
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained and large pieces cut up
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

If bean soup mix comes with seasoning mix, discard it. Heat beans and 8 cups water to boiling in 4-quart saucepan; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
Cook sausage and onion in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain if necessary.
Drain beans and discard water. Mix beans, sausage mixture, carrots, broth and 2 cups water in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
Stir in tomatoes and pasta. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook about 30 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle individual servings with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 9 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1400 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

MINESTRONE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE

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I make this zippy, satisfying soup all the time, and it's my dad's favorite. The recipe makes a lot, and I have found that it freezes well and tastes just as great reheated. -Linda Reis Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 11 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium leek (white portion only), chopped
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups beef broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic
3 cups shredded cabbage
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup uncooked small pasta shells
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the carrots, celery and leek; cook for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, green beans and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cabbage, basil, oregano and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. , Return to a boil. Stir in the garbanzo beans, pasta and parsley. Cook for 6-9 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 910mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP

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The best, classic easy homemade slow cooker minestrone soup recipe that's loaded with Italian flavors. Chock full of delicious beans and vegetables - it's comfort food at its best!

Provided by Abeer Rizvi

Categories Main Course

Time 4h40m

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 cans Diced tomatoes (14.5 oz cans)
3 tbsp Tomato paste
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
4 cups Vegetable broth (Or chicken broth)
2 cups Water
1 cup Carrots (Diced)
1 cup Celery (Diced)
1.5 cups Onion (Diced)
4 cloves Garlic (Finely minced)
1 tbsp Ginger (Freshly grated)
1 tsp Oregano (Dried)
1 sprig Rosemary (Fresh)
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 Bay leaf
Salt (To taste)
Pepper (To taste)
1 can Red kidney beans (15 oz. can, Drained and rinsed)
1 can Northern beans (15 oz. can, Drained and rinsed)
1 cup Zucchini (Diced)
1.5 cups Tubular pasta ( E.g. Ditalini pasta)
2 cups Spinach (Roughly chopped)
1 cup Green beans (Frozen)

Steps:

In a slow cooker, add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, parmesan cheese, vegetable broth, water, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, ginger, oregano, rosemary, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
Cook on Low heat for 6-8 hours or High heat for 3-4 hours.
Add red kidney beans, Northern beans, zucchini, pasta and cook on High heat for an additional 20- 25 minutes until pasta is tender.
Stir in the spinach, green beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes until cooked through. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 816 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

Use a variety of beans for different flavors and textures. Beans such as cannellini, kidney, and black beans are all great options.

For a richer flavor, brown the sausage and vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker.

Add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.

Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or a salad.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker bean and sausage minestrone is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also easy to make, simply throw all of the ingredients in the slow cooker and let it cook. In a few hours, you will have a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.