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Do you think adding the spinach too early will ruin it? I am so upset, I forgot to grab it and my mouth is watering just reading what everyone has posted about the rind and the soup. This soup looks perfect…. of Italian seasoning mix and it was perfect. Very filling and hearty, but not too heavy, so would even be good for "southern" summer suppers. I hate second guessing you, though I did have a question on the SmartPoints. So looking forward to trying this! There’s enough for my boyfriend and my coworkers to last all week. Made plenty and was still good after freezing. Now that you're here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let's get cookin'! Thank you. Have a hand full of leftover green beans?  Â. !Amanda Lee-This is one of my favorite freezer meals. I don't like beans either, but I went for your tip to puree them and was so happy I did. It burned up beyond recognition while gone 8 hours on low. I thought it was a bit hyperbolic to say that this is the best Minestrone we'll ever make, but it's true. Loved this recipe! I added black beans and chick peas, loved it! (Because I had Gruyere rind…) I don’t know if I’d say it’s the best soup I’ve *ever* eaten (that’s a hard statement for me to make – I have consumed quite a bit of soup over the years) but I will say it was absolutely delicious and I know I will make this again and again. Loved this! Gina, thank you so much for all the wonderful recipes. I made this crockpot soup with chicken sausage and it was phenomenal. When do you add the parsley? Has anyone subbed anything for the pureed white beans? Gina, you are a genius. My kitchen smells like yours haha who knew???? Remove bay leaves, rosemary sprig, parmesan rind and season to taste with salt and black pepper. This is great with sautéed chicken sausage. Just made this today for the first time, it was quite lovely, made stove top version and I didn't purée the beans as we are all grown ups. This recipe makes a ton! Two notes: (1) the spinach does not get slimy in the leftovers, and (2) I put all the cooked pasta in at the end of cook time (I used Cellentani), and did not think it sucked up too much liquid in the leftovers. Are they supposed to be crunchy? Thanks! Only one I’ll make now. Took me so long. Never even knew beans were in them. I am going to use some garden fresh jersey tomatoes to make this!! I have been making this regularly for a few years now and I am obsessed- Best soup ever. Can some please help me? And my family all agrees…even my picky eaters! I will be making this again for sure! My boyfriend loves it even though he doesn't normally like minestrone. The cheese rind was so exciting! Freezes well too! Thank you sooo much for this recipe! Thanks! Is it just a garnish? I would definitely recommend this to anyone who asks for it. Made this tonight and it was fabulous. Looks delicious! http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/09/twenty-slow-cooker-soups-perfect-for.html. I made it tonight, perfect for this freezing weather we are having. We did not have a Parmesan rind to put in, and I substituted dried herbs for fresh (1 Tbsp + 1 tsp basil, 1/3 tsp rosemary … just now realized I forgot to put in the Italian parsley.  Try it and let me know! I used the stovetop method and didn't puree the beans and I loved the consistency of the soup this way. Is it possible to cook this soup without a crock pot? Love love love your recipes! I like Pecorino or Reggiano. It is the hard end of the parmesan you don't eat. Thanks! I am loving your blog. I did completely vegetarian and followed each step. This was a great recipe! What a great recipe! I made this recipe yesterday to bring for lunch to work this week. So if you see a recipe with a SmartPoints® value that’s different from what the calculator tells you, now you know why. I’d love to make this soup ahead. To keep this low-carb, omit the pasta, you honestly won’t miss it with everything else in this soup. Is it supposed to be both bay leaves and basil or only one of them? Next time I may use more- I love the creaminess they add puréed but I also enjoy them on their own. I have a picky boyfriend who doesn't like beans but I definitely don't want to omit those (and I don't have a blender!). If so how long in the crock pot should i let it cook for? I then followed the directions from step 1 till the end. Pingback: Meal Plan for the Week of May 6th & an Update – The Oftedahl Kitchen. You can omit or sub for any other type of squash (or what you have on hand). Loved by myself and both kids. My 2 year old LOVED it (although he picked out the tomatoes) and the rest of the family loved it too! If using the instant pot version – do you cook the pasta first? The flavor was amazing! I am making this soup for the first time. What a lovely rich tasting minestrone. It’s delicious! But I got it . It was wonderful!! And inexpensive too. Slow Cooker Creamy Minestrone Soup is the perfect warm-you-up-meal you’ll enjoy through the winter months. Thank you for sharing! Brocha, if you use dry beans, you would have to soak them and cook them first. The SmartPoints® calculator isn’t meant for recipes and will often give you the wrong points (usually higher) because it’s counting the fruits and vegetables. I used a Romano cheese rind instead of Parmesan because it was all I had, and left out the celery, but otherwise followed the recipe. Is the point value with or without the pasta ? Remove the lid and stir in the … Can I use dry beans for this soup? so you’ll need 6 Bouillon cubes. 5 star recipe and a new go to. This reminds me of chicken piccata without capers. Made this today for the first time. I made these with black beans and it was great! I made this in the crockpot and it came out amazing! Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. I've had leftovers for lunch two days in a row, and I never have the same leftovers more than one day. Thank you so much Gina!! When would you add them? I made this tonight and it was fabulous! Oh & i used whole wheat pasta & came up with 3 points per serving (allowed me to have a BISCUIT with dinner!). Do you think I could use this recipe in it? This is fantastic! You have a talent for cooking with ease. This soup is wonderful! Thanks for the great recipes. i've made this several times now. Hope you can stop by! I ended up adding a bit of hot sauce and threw in a bit of leftover marinara I had that needed to be used. Thank you for one more tasty recipe. I hated my old crock pot, it burnt everything and my food had a weird taste. When you buy real parmesan, that is cut from a wheel, there is a rind on it. I love this recipe and want to make it tonight. This was tonight's dinner….so YUMMY!!! I have a summer cold right now and will be making again today.  The only “work” involved is chopping the carrot, celery, onion and zucchini and most of that can be prepped ahead of time. Thanks, Gina! Give a good stir. I think it was one of my top 10 best meals! It was so very filling and for very low points , Yummy! Well, hopefully they still cook down with over six hours of cooking. I linked to it in the post itself, but this is what I use https://amzn.to/30vcSmR. Quick release, add the pasta, zucchini and spinach and cook high pressure 4 minutes. Next time I will make it with crumbled turkey sausage. I can't wait to try something else!Leah. Also is ther an easier way to chop everything ? This soup had a great flavor. You can add almost any vegetable to this soup. Recipe calls for one stalk of celery, is that one "stick" or the ehole bunch???? Great suggestion with the vegetable base, the soup is absolutely delish! I subbed fresh thyme for the rosemary; my fresh basil died, so I used 1 tbsp of dried basil. You nailed it! One of my favorites from your site! I like my green beans with a little bite to it, but if you like yours softer, just add earlier. Thanks to Pintrest I just found it~ It makes me so happy to know that I made a really healty meal for my family tonight and they all loved it! Thanks. But this recipe was still great and the soup was worth the wait! Because there was less liquid, it was a little thick so I didn't even both adding the pasta, which made it an even healtier meal. I could just drink the broth by itself. . For the IP version do I add dry pasta and it will cook in the last 4 min? This is a very dense soup, the ratio of "veggies n stuff" to liquid is more like a stew. Wondering if I did something wrong. This came out soo good – even my fussy 12yr old loved it! Stir around until the … Also, I make the pasta on the side, put it into bowls and spoon soup over it. I'd still put it in at the beginning to get the flavor in the broth. Quick question about the cheese rinds – how long do they stay good in the freezer? But I would like to tweak it a bit and add some protein… how about shredded chicken, do you think that would work? And check out the “notes” section of the recipe card below for the stovetop directions if you don’t have a slow cooker … EXTREMELY flavorful! So fresh!! Another great recipe. If on the stove, do you cook the veggies a little before adding the broth and simmering? Try this soup with my no-knead artisan bread or semi-homemade garlic bread for a great treat! I tried this for dinner tonight with some sausage in it, and it was delicious!! My,  this is IS a good recipe. This is a very hardy tasting soup that can be served for dinner! I just made this tonight with my instant pot (also acts as a crock pot and sauté). DEEE-lish! Hi there. LOVED this!! How is that going to turn out? Update: I re-made the soup, I added the parmesan rind. The flavors work perfectly together and it was perfect for our first chilling day of 2012 in Atlanta. I didn’t have spinach but I had green beans and I added it with the zucchini and all the vegetables were perfect. This is just delicious!!! Wow. Too much pasta. I will be keeping the beans whole next time but there will definitely be a next time! Next time I’ll add only one cup of uncooked pasta, or cook it separate and add it with the cooked soup (after 4 mins of cooking the spinach and zucchini in). I use the stovetop version and make it all the time. I just put together a round-up of great cooler weather soups & stews for slow cookers and had to include this! Nikki….you should cook the sausage before adding to crock pot. UNITS: US. Looking forward to having the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. And talk about hearty and satisfying! I really enjoyed this and the leftover are even better. He did not puree the beans, added some mushrooms, and made some other adjustments that I don't even know about. I ended up putting in 2 cups of un-cooked pasta to cook for 4 mins. So delicious! Or does it need to be cooked then added? I don’t use fresh herbs, so I put in 3 tsp. Gina – I made this soup last week and it was a hit with my meat + potatoes husband! Yes, you’d want to saute the carrots, celery and onion in a little bit of butter for about 5 minutes or so to soften them. Cover and cook 30 more minutes. Even though we may be heading into warmer weather, I hope you give this hearty and comforting minestrone soup recipe a try… I know you’ll love it!! I'm only asking because I'm not a bean fan but know I should be eating them! Can i do this on a pot on the stove? My favorite minestrone soup made in the slow cooker is great for an easy … This eas minestrone soup recipe is packed full of fresh vegetables, pasta, and beans and made in the crock-pot so you can have a delicious soup with little effort! Made it stove top and it was delish. I love the recipes on your site! Made this last night in my crockpot and it was INCREDIBLE. The recipe is obviously a lot for 2 people, so we ate if for a couple days & froze the rest. I found a recipe for turkey meatballs and added them to the soup. This was a perfect warm satisfying soup! I have been making this soup for about two years now, I just wanted to finally say thank you!! Is the pasta measured 2 cups dry or 2 cups after cooking? Your blog is absolutely amazing. Not sure how to keep it from getting sticky…any tips?? Crock Pot Minestrone Soup from Mama Loves Food Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup with Quinoa from Rachel Cooks We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Excellent recipe! Sure, soup is always great to make ahead of time! I believe that gourmet meals should be something we can ALL enjoy. My mom and I made it last night. This soup was SO GOOD!!! Minestrone is so … Oh, sooo good,  I added some chickpeas, cabbage & grape tomatoes. http://iamtanalicious.blogspot.com/2011/03/who-you-callin-skinny.html, Raquel, I thought of you today with Lent around the corner! Never disappointed in a Skinnytaste recipe! Baby was crying and I got flustered .. is that ok? Thanks for all the awesome recipes! Add the zucchini and spinach, cover and simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Added a can of kidney beans. Also, I didn't cook the spinach in the soup because I'm just cooking for one and didn't want it to get slimy in leftovers. 30 minutes before you want to serve the soup, add zucchini and ditalini pasta, stir, cover and cook … So it’s probably much less dry. That must be why my puree turned out so chunky. About 30 minutes prior to serving, stir in the zucchini and the pasta. I am not usually a fan of minestrone soup, but this had so much flavor, even my picky husband enjoyed it. This site uses cookies to help provide the best user experience. How long do you think it could be frozen? Just made this and sampled it today. Hope you love it! I was confused by the parmesan rind though – I just put a chunk of the end of the parmesan "wedge" into the soup & then took out a globby mess (that my husband & kids devoured) at the end. It’s the perfect amount of everything and that vegetable stock just completely takes it to the next level. I love minestrone soup, this variation sounds great. I made it for my parents and they both RAVED. Works fine for just a soup! . This was a great soup. It ended up soaking up most of the liquid. I have made this a couple of times. Perhaps use less? Should I make it, throw a little olive oil and then leave it out all day? I could do either so Id rather do the one that tastes better! Oh, I addeed beef meatballs for my husband as he won't eat anything without meat….he loves it with crusty bread. I see in the ingredient list that it calls for pasta (ie, elbow macaroni). This is by far the BEST Minestrone soup – a classic, hearty Italian soup with tomatoes, white beans, vegetables and pasta. Thank you Gina for ALL your wonderful recipes with photos. I follow the recipe exactly and it's delicious! I love slow cooker soups. Prep work to get everything in the pot is quick and simple. Or do you then switch to soup/broth mode? Thanks for reposting. I cooked the carrots onions and celery then added zucchini, beans and pasta and cooked for last 10 minutes, Came out perfect. Thanks so much for sharing! Worked perfectly! Thanks again! Put a large frying pan over a low heat, add the lardons and cook for 10 minutes until crisp, golden and the fat has run from the meat. . Carbs shouldn’t change by not pureeing them. I have the leftovers for lunch today and I can't wait! Can't wait to try it in the crock pot! I want to make this recipe tonight but just had a question. The Parmesan rind is a must, it adds a great depth of flavor. Can't wait for your cookbook to come out! When serving, if desired, grate parmesan cheese over the soup and enjoy! I made this and my family loved it. Add the remaining broth, tomatoes, pureed beans, parmesan cheese rind, salt and pepper. Ladle 1-1/2 cups soup into 8 bowls and top with extra parmesan cheese if desired. I followed the recipe but added fresh green beans- just cause I had them. How’s your Spring going so far? It was still delicious, but the pasta got very mushy and there was almost no broth left. I am not a huge fan of big chunks of tomato in my soup, so I pureed some of the soup before adding the spinach and zucchini. Two pounds? Absolutely love this reciepe! Well done Gina. Yes please! How long would you recommend cooking on high in the crockpot with doubled recipe? After you sauté the veggies and put the remaining ingredients in, do you leave it on sauté mode to cook it at high pressure for 20 minutes? Hubby loved it! Cannot wait to try this recipe out; it looks delicious! Very delicious Thank you!  But this one doesn’t do that to me; it’s hearty, rich, and FULL of flavor. 5 from 1 vote. I have dry navy beans. I used beef broth, cause that’s the only kind I’ve had in minestrone when I’ve eaten it before,  browned two Italian sausage links to throw in.  There’s a trick to the timing of adding certain ingredients, but it’s all detailed in the recipe at the end of the post 😉. What do you mean by a parmesian cheese rind? Great recipe. Very good! I don't have a cheese rind, but I do have a wedge of Parmesan. Add first 15 ingredients to 6 quart or larger slow cooker. I have been looking through this web site ever since I stumbled across it a few weeks ago, oohing and aahing over all the beautiful photography and recipes.  Full of protein and fiber rich beans, nutritious vegetables and filling pasta, it’s a complete meal in a bowl! This is the best Minestrone soup I have ever had. Thank you. In a slow cooker, combine broth, tomatoes, beans, carrots, celery, onion, thyme, sage, bay leaves, … In step 3 of the Instant Pot instructions, is the pasta added uncooked or cooked? Cover and cook – Place the lid on the slow cooker … took it to a ladies brunch. Fantastic (as are all your recipes–haven't hit a loser yet!). Thanks so much for the recipe! Made this tonight and it was excellent. Or should I cook it separate and add it in the end? And should I do extra broth if I add them? I’m curious about this as well! Sorry I am new to your recipes and was wondering why there is no saturated fat listed. I needed some crockpot recipes for this week because of evening time crunches, and this was a great addition. I kinda like the beans in the actual soup thanks. This came out so good and provided 3-4 meals for 2 of us. I made this soup in my Instant Pot. I live alone, so I freeze this soup in 1 cup containers and just defrost some when i do not feel like cooking.  The good news is, it’s still soup weather! After finding this recipe, I accidentally discovered that my local co-op sells parmesan rinds – PERFECT! I also didn’t have fresh basil or parsley so used dried spices and it was still delicious! Thanx. Then add the rest of the ingredients up through the cannelini beans, and bring to a boil. Thank you so much for all your hard work and delicious recipes! Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic and saute until tender and fragrant, about 15 minutes. Easy and yummy!! So healthy and so delicious! Would have been great even without that addition. SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE SOUP. One of my favorite soups – the trick of blending the beans is a game changer for me, as I don’t love the texture of whole canned beans. Thanks!!! Just made this tonight for dinner this was delicious! I wish recipes would give me at least a hint. Crock Pot Minestrone Soup is a delicious Italian vegetable noodle soup that is super yummy and so easy to make! I did it stove top. Yes,,  excellent flavored my husband had three dishes. And I know I say it in every comment I leave, but Gina, I just LOVE the pictures, and it is so nice to make a recipe and have it come out like the picture! Question: could you cook it on high heat for less time? Thank you. I also doubled the garlic and added some crushed red peppers during the vegetable sauté process. This is my third time making it within six weeks because my husband likes it so much. Since typically minestrone not my fave soup, I halved the tomatoes. This looks so yummy. INGREDIENTS Nutrition. I had this problem when I adde 2 cups of orzo-dried–I’m only adding one cup next time. Next time I’ll scale down on the dry pasta. Came out amazing! Quick question: how much dry pasta do you need to make one cup of cooked pasta? I just made it and puréed beans and broth all at once!!!! And yes, my picky eater even loved it! What do you think? Just a note that the stove top instructions forget to include the bay leaves. I personally think food tastes better on the stove, glad you loved it! I cooked on the stove since it was later in the evening before I got to start (cause I have a crazy fear of leaving the crock pot unattended). I made this soup and wrote about it here. Cover and cook on Low … And now, I've got soup for the rest of the week for lunch. Maggie, that is what my mom did to me as a kid. …love your recipes, they are all delish! Puree beans with 1 cup of the broth in a blender. Maybe do everything besides the noodles? You can also ask your local deli or whatever if they have any, sometimes they will cut it for you. It was delicious!! . I love this! I will definitely try this technique! https://www.eatingonadime.com/crock-pot-minestrone-soup-recipe Blending the beans with the chicken broth really created some nice body and flavor. I have to start off by saying I live by your recipes. I made this recipe in my slow cooker. Get new free recipes and exclusive content delivered right to your inbox: Your email address will not be published. Should I add it when I add the zucchini and spinach? Addictive!! Would this be good with Quinoa vs the noodles? I'm wondering if they are easier to eat when pureed??? needed a hearty vegetarian soup today, and this recipe hit the spot…everyone loved it. Thanks skinny taste! It's a winner! I kept the beans whole. Remove the bay leaves, rosemary sprig, parmesan rind and season to taste with salt and black pepper. I’ve really been loving trying all of your recipes! Add first ingredients – In a large slow cooker, combine all the ingredients excluding all the beans, zucchini, green beans, spinach, and pasta. Looks a lot more like soup now than stew (last night). This soup is so delicious and has such a fresh taste to it. Thank you for the simple but delicious recipe!! My food philosophy is to eat seasonal, whole foods and maintain good portion control (everything in moderation!). I also added in some sauteed hot Italian chicken sausage at the end. I made it for a football game with sliders, well liked by everyone. Gina – can you make this in the Instant Pot? I’ve not tested this using bouillon cubes, but I would try just using one. Jen. So delicious. Add some mini turkey meatballs, or even some sauteed crumbled turkey sausage. I have the 6 Quart Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker (affil link). I'm Amanda... a wife, mother of two rambunctious kiddos, photography nerd, and bacon lover! Who doesn't love free stuff? I wasn’t sure whether to drain the tomatoes, so I didn’t. hi Gina – just discovered your website and have already made 3 recipes, all winners! . The flavours of this Best Ever Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup are spot on, and it’s one of those recipes I just keep coming back to again and again and again. I got caught up adding ingredients and added the spinach at the beginning. Your email address will not be published. I leave out the pasta and add in turkey meatballs. The recipe says 2 cups cooked pasta, but the instant pot directions say to put the pasta in for 4 mins to cook. Add … Kristen M. – I have made this recipe twice now and both times have added other veggies not specified in the recipe. Planned all week to make this soup with turkey meatballs and no pasta (for low carb diet). I'm not a big fan of the texture of beans. Love your recipes. Very hearty! It is comfort food at its best! Is there anyway I could make this and freeze it for later? It mentions this in the list of ingredients. I made this in the crockpot. The vegetarian base is packed with flavor and the soup … even be better today. Approximately how many ounces of turkey sausage would you recommend adding to this recipe? For the leftovers I just added regular chicken broth again, and it was still yummy. Tried making this today in the crockpot. I love this soup. It was more like a slightly liquidy pasta. (A few teaspoons of tomato paste gave added color and taste.). Forgot to puree the beans. You don’t have to, or you could do half and half. I love to prepare home meals which is healthy and delicious for my family. It is wonderful. Thanks in advance! I made this on the stove top and loved it. They’d definitely need to be soaked first. Get an ad-free ebook of my most popular recipes, plus be the FIRST to know about new things coming to the site! The weather has me craving fall foods. I crave this in winter. Will it still turn out with good flavor? This was so delicious and the first soup I have made. This recipe is wonderful and perfect!! I added extra water and cooked the pasta in the same pot (used acini di pepe). Do you add the pasta cooked or uncooked in the 4 minute step in the pressure cooker? I will definitely make this again!! Is that right? I was wondering if you could use refried beans instead of puree white beans, thats what I have on hand? This soup is fantastico! and just in time for the cold evenings when nothin'll do but a big ole crock pot full of comfort! Would it be one cup? i did it on the stove, did not puree the beans (texture doesn't bother me), added hot italian turkey sausage and served bread with oil and vinegar for dipping on the side. Thank you for the awesome recipe! I love it!!! You can cook it on HIGH 3-4 hours. Do the nutrition facts include the pasta added into the soup as well? I can't wait to try more recipes from this site. When I entered my calculations (beans, broth, pasta and oil) it only comes out to 3 SP’s per serving. Really yummy soup. Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup is a perfect hearty and comforting soup, perfect for a cool day! My new go to Minnistrone soup. Is this recipe only 2 freestyle points without the pasta or is there a special pa pasta that you use? <3. My picky 3 year old and 8 year old LOVED this soup and had several bowls. And the rind of Parmesan cheese ended up crumbling apart, but again the soup tastes amazing! I usually puree half the beans to thicken my soups!Ilene P. Do you puree the beans because you don't like them? Then, I remembered this Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and Lent season is here. leftovers were very good too. Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup Recipe. We can’t do dairy… any ideas to replace the cheese rind to make this vegan? Sooo good!!! I would like more Crockpot recipes if you have anymore. We'll each be taking a serving to work for lunch tomorrow and we'll freeze the rest for later in the Fall. Also, I love your site, I use your recipes all the time. Thanks for another winner, Gina!! what is the extra liquid needed? I made it on the stove because I was short on time (and added 1/2 can of broth), and I didn't puree the beans, but otherwise I stuck to the recipe. I can eyeball an onion to estimate how much I’m going to get when I chop it, but leafy greens are difficult. Had to add a bit more salt for my taste but otherwise followed it exactly and made on the stove top. So yummy and comforting on this stormy day!!! Add the beans, zucchini, pasta and cook on high for an additional 20- 25 minutes until pasta is tender. I have this soup on the stove for dinner —- I didn't use the crockpot. Should I cook them first? This soup is absolutely delicious!!! This soup looks great, I can't wait to make it! Cooking soup in a slow cooker is so easy, you can set it and forget it with a just a few easy steps and 10 minutes hands on. My partner & I enjoyed this soup-it’s so hard to find a flavorful vegetarian soup recipe! Thanks for this great recipe. Also, I used half chicken broth and half veggie broth. I love the idea of pureeing the beans! What makes this soup extra special, is using the rind from a wedge of parmesan or Romano cheese. Add the remaining broth, tomatoes, pureed beans, parmesan cheese rind, salt and pepper. It felt so healthy and fresh. I also sauteed the sausage with a little merlot wine. Even as an adult, I hate saying goodbye to summer – I always set aside your soup recipes to make the arrival of fall easier! Delish! If using fresh green beans should I just add those in when I put in the zucchini? Love this recipe! It’s so convenient to have the crockpot cooking while I do other things. It was delicious! I pureed 3/4’s of the beans and threw the rest in – I am not a bean lover so this was great for me! Thanks, Gina! It truly one of my go-to dishes in the fall and winter. I like the ground turkey the best cause it is healthier, but I like to add the meat cause my husband will eat it that way without complaining that it isn't hearty enough! Pingback: Five Winter Soup Recipes Under 300 Calories - Adam Del Duca - A Healthy Lifestyle Blog. Add in red kidney beans, great northern beans, zucchini, and pasta and cook on high heat for an … All I got to say is that it was delicious. Mmmm good timing. And added cauliflower..v ery nice. I made this and it came out very thick – I dont know what I did wrong. All my meals have come from you since late January. This soup is delicious!  If you’re following a low-carb way of eating, the beans and pasta will make this higher in carbohydrates. Perfect for a cold winter day – thanks! Does it matter if I use those or cannelloni  I beans? Made with minimal effort, this minestrone soup is one of the most flavorful soups I’ve ever made! So delicious! Each time I make this wonderful soup, I use different beans and it never fails to be terrific. We just added the pasta into the soup at the same time as the spinach. It was the most filling meal and wasn’t hungry till dinner. I added two links of cooked hot turkey sausage for the carnivores in my family. I didn’t have the Parmesan rind, so just added the cheese when I served it. I would add them at the beginning, and I’m using uncooked, dry pasta. Roseanne. And Barilla veggie elbows made with pureed squash and carrots I happened to stumble upon! Put squash and 1 potato in it this time. I tripled the recipe (family of 5, plus I wanted left overs) My 5 year old son had a wonderful time helping me, and will actually eat spinach and celery that he wouldn't eat before. A Perfect Minestrone Soup. My kids hate zucchini so I told them it was cucumber. The first 15 ingredients are in our slow cooker now. Is that going to make the soup taste bad or would it be unsafe to eat now? Made it this past weekend and it was yummy. Where do chiefs get their prep times? I would add onion and saute it with the veggies.Have to have onions. Wow. Do you cook it separately? I make this recipe for guests often and get lots of requests for the link. *. I didn't add ground meat as some other commentors suggested, but thought about it and will in the future since they say it worked out. I use my biggest soup kettle and fill it almost to the brim with goodies. Other than that, made as directed, and boy, is this a keeper! Never add raw ground meat of any kind to crock pot. I can't wait to make more soups to enjoy during this cold weather! I added a few more garbanzo and kidney beans for added texture, and a few teaspoons of sage deepened the flavor considerably. I think it’s the basil, yummy yummy, yummy!! 5 star! The Better Than Bouillon jar says 1 tsp = 1 bouillon cube. In many ways yes! It always worked for me! So, I think I ended up with 7 points, but it was so worth it. Gina, I am so in love with all of your recipes. Huge hit for us! Can't wait to try, everything so far has been amazing! Great recipe! Sooo good!! Hi I used northern beans. It was a total oversight!!!! I love your site , this came out good BUT there was almost no broth!! Thanks! I made a couple modifications : I’m dairy free so No Parmesan (or rind), I also didn’t have fresh herbs on hand, so I used dried Italian seasoning. Made it last week and am already making another batch. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Thanks! Thank you for another healthy winner Gina!! Rather than serving the pasta individually? I think the penne is a little too large so next time I will use ditalini. Are we to use basil and bay leaves?! Would love to see an instant pot version, love this recipe. No. This is a great tip for other soups..gives it that nice cheese flavor without adding all of the cheese! What is the best way to do the cooked pasta if I want to prepare that in the morning? I made this recipe for the third time last night. Great easy and delicious. Required fields are marked *. THANKS! This is a great recipe based on one from the Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook. ???? I didn't puree the beans out of laziness at the time but actually liked their texture and would skip that again next time. Throw that in, too. I used 2 cups dry for the pasta. But I added 12 teaspoon each dried oregano & basil. Such a great option for work day lunch that will keep me full. Thank you for helping me try new foods and recipes, and making them so tasty. I only wish I made a larger batch so we had more leftover for lunches. Hi Dorothy, yes that should work just fine 🙂, I haven’t tried it personally, but a few other readers have successfully frozen it 🙂, Can this be made with dry beans? I made it tonight for my kids who don't like beans and they loved it! Love that you puree the beans, I don't like the texture of beans either, and generally leave them out, but I will puree them. Served it with.a piece of pita for dipping rather than pasta. Crock Pot Vegetarian Minestrone Soup. It has great flavor but is more like a pasta dish. I was eyeing the minestrone the other day to go with my meal but went with a salad instead. I will make it again! So amazing! Increase the heat a little so the soup comes to a low boil, then add pasta and zucchini. I made it on the stovetop instead of the crockpot, but didn't really modify anything other than the cooking time. It is delicious, very filling and flavorful. Do you think it will be ok without it? Great recipe. made it for some friends for lunch. thanks! Can't wait to make.Thanks. It’s totally your call, you can also just add the pasta to the soup at the end. Hi Amanda. Thanks Gina! If I wanted to only have 1 cup serving, how do I calculate smart points for less? I love to cook but I wouldn’t even start a recipe like this. Win-Win! I added Italian style precooked chicken meatballs from costco. Course Soup… Can I make it the day before and then heat up the following day and add the pasta and zucchini then? I love this soup! 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