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Minestrone Soup in the Crockpot

Minestrone Soup is easier and more hands-free when cooked in the crockpot and packed with flavor.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Minestrone Soup in the Crockpot
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 151kcal
Author Dina-Marie

Ingredients

  • 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups carrots chopped
  • 2 cups potatoes chopped
  • 1 cups celery chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 8 cups broth - beef or chicken
  • 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz cannellii beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1½ cups zucchini diced
  • 1   cup ditalini pasta or other small tubular pasta

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients except the zucchini and pasta into your crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or  on high 3-4 hours.
  • About 25 mins before cooking time is up and you are ready to serve, add the zucchini, and pasta, and cook on high heat for the remaining 25 mins or until the pasta is tender.

Notes

Serve with bread and/or salad if desired.
To freeze: Allow to cool completely and place in freezer bags or container. 
Gluten Free Variation: Use gluten free pasta.