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Crockpot Minestrone Soup

This Crock Pot Minestrone Soup is loaded with vegetables, tomatoes, beans and pasta in a dynamic, rich broth. It is warm, satisfying, can be made with your favorite veggies, with or without meat and with or without pasta. It makes a ton and tastes even better the next day for easy lunch or dinner!
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Carbohydrates 49g
Protein 23g
Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 1g
Fiber 15g
Calories 325
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 large carrots cut into 1/2-1 inch chunks
  • 1 large celery stalk cut into 1/2-1 inch chunks
  • 2 cups butternut squash, pumpkin, or sweet potatoes cut into 1/2-1 inch chunks
  • 1 can (15oz) low sodium or no salt added green beans rinsed and drained
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 can (32oz) low sodium or no salt added diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cup low sodium bone broth or vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 parmesan rind
  • 2 large zucchini quartered
  • 1 can (15oz) low sodium or no salt added white navy beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15oz) red kidney beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 box (8oz) chickpea or lentil pasta I used shells
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • shredded parmesan cheese for seving

Instructions
 

  • To a 6 qt Crock Pot, add the onions, carrots, celery, butternut squash, green beans, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, basil, and parsley. Mix well to combine. Add in the bay leaves and parmesan rind, cover, and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Once cooked, add zucchini, white beans, red beans, and pasta.
  • Cook on high heat for an additional 25-30 minutes or until pasta is tender and cooked through.
  • Stir in the spinach, cover, and allow to wilt int he heat for an additional 5 minutes. Add in 1-2 cups of extra water (or broth) if the soup is too thick for your liking.
  • Top with shredded parmesan cheese and serve warm.

Notes

*The nutrition figures above are based on one serving and should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in foods, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.
Keyword dinners, entrees, make ahead, meal prep, soup
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