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Homemade Minestrone Soup

Delicious Homemade Minestrone Soup for Cozy Nights

This Homemade Minestrone Soup is a comforting, nutrient-packed dish that brings warmth and joy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Fire-roasted varieties recommended
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 cup Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 piece Parmesan Rind Optional for dairy-free version
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock Low-sodium preferred
  • 2 cups Water Adjust for consistency
  • 2 medium Carrots Diced
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 1 medium White Onion Finely diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Rosemary Fresh or dried
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Remove before serving
Protein and Beans
  • 1 can Red Kidney Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 can Great Northern Beans Drained and rinsed
Veggies and Pasta
  • 1 medium Zucchini Sliced
  • 1 cup Ditalini Pasta Small pasta shape
  • 1 cup Frozen Green Beans
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
  1. In your slow cooker, combine the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sun-dried tomato pesto. Toss in the parmesan rind, vegetable stock, and enough water to adjust the consistency. Add diced carrots, chopped celery, finely diced onions, and minced garlic along with oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  2. Secure the lid on your slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours. Allow the slow cooker to work its magic.
  3. About 20-25 minutes before you’re ready to serve, add the red kidney beans, great northern beans, sliced zucchini, and ditalini pasta.
  4. As the final touches approach, add in the frozen green beans and baby spinach to the slow cooker. Allow them to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Once all ingredients are tender, serve your homemade minestrone soup and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese for added richness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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