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Homemade Minestrone Soup + SLOW COOKER Plus STOVETOP + VIDEO

Kelly
  • 255 minutes
  • Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS

2

medium carrots (about 1 cup), chopped

2

celery stalks (about 1 cup), chopped

4 cloves

garlic, minced

1

medium onion (about 1 cup), diced

2 tsp

dried basil

1 tsp

dried oregano

3/4 tsp

dried rosemary

3/4 tsp

dried thyme

1 32 ounce can

diced tomatoes (I usually use fire-roasted or Italian-style)

3 tbsp

tomato paste

2

bay leaves

32 oz

carton (4 cups) low sodium vegetable broth

1 cup

water (only use as much as needed)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper,

2

medium zucchinis (around 1 1/2 cups), sliced into halves or quarters

1/2 cup

canned or cooked red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup

canned or cooked cannellini beans (or great northern beans), drained and rinsed

1 cup

small shell dried pasta**(use gluten free if necessary or leave out and add chopped potatoes or cauliflower instead)**(see note about freezing)

1 cup

fresh baby spinach, chopped (optional)

1 tsp

balsamic vinegar (optional but adds great flavor)

Shredded or grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish (optional)