We are huge fans of slow cooker meals because they make meal prepping so much easier! This minestrone soup is packed with veggies like carrots, celery, beans, zucchini and so much more making it a great option for introducing more vegetables into your dinner routine in a way that is still so delicious. Our baby loved this soup and it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser for any family dinner. Pair with a salad and our Four Ingredient Artisan Bread and you’re golden. Simple, cozy and packed with nutrients – you can’t go wrong with this recipe!
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe
So cozy and delicious, this vegetable-packed soup is perfect for the cold weather! We love that we can just throw everything in the slow cooker and come home to a warm meal at the end of the day. This is a recipe you'll want to try!
Ingredients
- 2 cups carrots diced
- 1.5 cups celery diced
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
- 1 15 oz can cannellii beans drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups zucchini diced
- 1 15 oz can green beans drained
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1.5 cups ditalini pasta
Instructions
- Place all ingredients (apart from the pasta) into your slow cooker and stir to mix vegetables and spices.
- Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours.
- After cooking time is up, add in your pasta and cook on high heat for an additional 10-15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve and enjoy!