Slow Cooker Minestrone

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 10
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 184.7
  • Total Fat: 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.0 mg
  • Sodium: 798.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 29.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
  • Protein: 11.1 g

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Introduction

Delicious, easy minestrone that cooks while you're away! Delicious, easy minestrone that cooks while you're away!
Number of Servings: 10

Ingredients

    1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    2 large carrots, chopped
    2 medium celery stalks, chopped
    1 small onion, diced
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp pepper
    1/2 tsp dried oregano
    1/2 tsp dried basil
    1 16 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rised
    1 16 oz can diced tomatoes, no salt added
    4-6 cups low sodium chicken broth
    2 cups sliced zucchini
    1 large potato, peeled and diced
    6 oz. cooked small pasta (ex. tubetti, elbows)
    Grated parmesan cheese

Directions

In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sautee about 1-2 minutes. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook until soft, abouta 6-7 minutes.

Meanwhile, in 6 quart crockpot, add beans, tomatoes, potato, zucchini, and seasonings. Once carrots, onions and celery are cooked, add to crock pot.

Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4-5.

When ready to serve, add pasta and top with parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 10

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BADOGG88.