Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone

This slow cooker minestrone soup features beans, veggies, pasta, and herbs that simmer all day in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
6 hr 30 mins
Total Time
6 hr 50 mins
Calories
138 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Combine broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, carrots, celery, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Step 3
Gather all ingredients.
Step 4
Stir macaroni and spinach into the slow cooker; cover and cook for 15 more minutes.
Step 5
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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

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