Image for illustration onlyHearty 12-Plant Slow Cooker Minestrone
A classic Italian soup featuring fresh root vegetables, nutritious legumes, and whole-wheat pasta for a thick and satisfying texture. This comforting dish melds the deep flavors of vine-ripened tomatoes with fragrant herbs, offering a perfectly balanced and wholesome meal for the entire family.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
Instructions
- 1Put the onion, celery and carrot in a slow cooker with a volume of at least 3.5 liters.
- 2Mix in the grated zucchini and the chopped parsley stems.
- 3Add the beans mixed with their liquid, the chopped tomatoes and the tomato paste, then mix well.
- 4Pour in the vegetable stock, garlic cloves, oregano and bay leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 153
- Protein
- 6.1g
- Carbs
- 24.4g
Chef tips
Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or cauliflower. For a special touch, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
Culinary reasoning
A classic Italian soup featuring fresh root vegetables, nutritious legumes, and whole-wheat pasta for a thick and satisfying texture. This comforting dish melds the deep flavors of vine-ripened tomatoes with fragrant herbs, offering a perfectly balanced and wholesome meal for the entire family.