Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone
To make these vegetarian pasta recipes a little more healthy i switch up the proportions.
Recipe Summary Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone
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.
Ingredients | Italian Vegetarian Pasta Recipes6 cups vegetable broth1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained1 large onion, chopped2 ribs celery, diced2 large carrots, diced1 cup green beans1 small zucchini3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano1 teaspoon salt¾ teaspoon dried thyme¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper½ cup elbow macaroni4 cups chopped fresh spinach¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to tasteDirectionsCombine 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.One 10-ounce package of spinach (thawed and squeezed dry) can be substituted for the fresh leaves. Substitute a can of cannellini beans (white kidney beans) if you'd like.Info | Italian Vegetarian Pasta Recipesprep:
20 mins
cook:
6 hrs 15 mins
total:
6 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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