Another Minestrone Soup for Crock Pot
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 8 hours
🕒 Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
🥣 Servings: 8
Description:
Indulge in the heartiness of Another Minestrone Soup for Crock Pot, a savory blend of beans, vegetables, and aromatic herbs, simmered to perfection in your trusty slow cooker. This easy weeknight recipe is a comforting delight, ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prepping for the week ahead.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Red kidney beans |
| 6 cups | Chicken broth |
| 28 oz | Beef broth |
| 2 cans | Diced tomatoes |
| 1/2 cup | Carrots, chopped |
| 3 cups | Fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces |
| 1 | Celery rib, diced |
| 3/4 cup | Onion, finely chopped |
| 1 tbsp | Dried basil |
| 2 cloves | Garlic, minced |
| 2 tbsp | Fresh basil, chopped |
| 1/4 cup | Extra virgin olive oil |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
Instructions:
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In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the chicken or beef broth, diced tomatoes, chopped carrots, green beans, diced celery, finely chopped onion, and diced potatoes.
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Season the mixture with dried basil, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well to ensure even distribution of flavors.
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Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the ingredients to meld together and the potatoes to become tender.
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Once the cooking time is complete and the vegetables are tender, stir in the freshly chopped basil and drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil to add a final burst of freshness and richness to the soup.
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Serve this hearty Another Minestrone Soup hot, garnished with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese if desired, and enjoy the comforting flavors of this classic dish.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 273
- Fat: 3.7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 832.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 46.5g
- Fiber: 12.8g
- Sugar: 7.9g
- Protein: 16g
Keywords:
Beans, Vegetable, Weeknight, Easy
Notes:
- This minestrone soup is incredibly versatile; feel free to customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping out ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for longer-term storage. Just reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave before serving.
