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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

This yummy soup is perfect for cold nights, or as a waistline trimming go-to.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main, soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: minstrone, Soup
Servings: 6

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Slow cooker liners
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 14 oz can kidney beans
  • 1 14 oz can cannellini beans
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2-3 carrots, sliced (1-2 cups)
  • 1 cup green beans, bite sized
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed or diced
  • 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon basil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 cup elbow noodles or ditalini
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except elbow noodles or ditalini and peas to lined slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours, or low 6-7 hours.
  • Quickly add pasta to slow cooker when 20 minutes remain on timer. Stir and cover.
  • Add frozen peas to slow cooker when 5 minutes remain on timer.
  • Serve immediately.