Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped carrots
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped celery
- 1 cup (150 g) chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz or 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (150 g) green beans, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 4 cups (1 L) vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup (100 g) small pasta (e.g., ditalini or macaroni)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, green beans, zucchini, vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning to the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine, cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the pasta and cook until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked sausage or chicken.
- This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: slow cooker, minestrone soup, Italian comfort food