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Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone

Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone: A Cozy Bowl of Goodness

Over-the-Rainbow Minestrone is a colorful and nutritious soup that combines vibrant veggies and hearty pasta for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 bunch Swiss Chard Substitute with spinach if unavailable
  • 1 medium Red Onion Feel free to use any onion variety
  • 1 can Fire-Roasted Diced Tomatoes Regular diced tomatoes work too
  • 2 cups Yellow Summer Squash/Zucchini Any squash variety is a great choice
  • 1 large Sweet Red/Yellow Pepper Green bell peppers provide a sharper flavor
  • 2 medium Carrots Parsnip can be used for an interesting twist
  • 3 cloves Garlic Garlic powder is a handy substitution if fresh is short
Beans
  • 1 can Kidney Beans Black beans can be a flavorful alternative
  • 1 can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) Can be omitted or replaced with navy beans
Broth and Pasta
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth Opt for low-sodium versions for a healthier choice
  • 2 cups Spiral Pasta or Small Pasta Shells Any shape you like will work perfectly
Finish
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil makes a great substitute
  • 1 cup Prepared Pesto Consider making your own or omit for a lighter dish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the Swiss chard stems and leaves separately. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté red onion and Swiss chard stems until onion is translucent.
  2. Transfer sautéed vegetables to a slow cooker and add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, zucchini, sweet peppers, carrots, and garlic. Mix well.
  3. Set the slow cooker to low and let the soup simmer for 6-8 hours.
  4. Stir in pasta and Swiss chard leaves with about 25 minutes left and continue cooking until pasta is al dente.
  5. Stir in prepared pesto and heat through for an additional 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.

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