Slow Cooker Minestrone
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
6hours
Servings Prep Time
4people 10minutes
Cook Time
6hours
Ingredients
  • 1small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2cups fresh green beans,trimmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 28 oz can Diced Tomatoes
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 15oz can Red Kidney Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15oz can Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/2teaspoon Rosemary
  • 1/4teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Zucchini, Diced
  • 1/2 cup Elbow Pasta
  • 1cup Fresh Spinach, Chopped
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese for Serving
Instructions
  1. Combine the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, green beans, tomatoes, broth, beans and spices in a 6 qt slow cooker. Mix well. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, add the pasta, zucchini, spinach and remove the bay leaves. Stir and cover for the remaining 30 minutes.
  3. Once the pasta is cooked through, ladle into bowls and serve. Can be topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes

This would be pretty delicious with a nice crusty bread.