Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

February 09, 2014

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Got soup? In the chilly winter season, soup is often on the menu. And, making it in the slow cooker makes it even better. For a delicious slow cooker minestrone soup, all you need are a few simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Put it all in the slow cooker, head off to church or work and by the time you get home, dinner is ready.

2 cans light red kidney beans (drained)
32oz chicken broth (low sodium)
1 can fire roasted canned tomatoes (14.5 oz, with juices)
1 can basil garlic and oregano tomatoes (14.5 oz, with juices)
1 can cannilini beans
1 1/2 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1 large carrot (peeled and sliced)
1/2 medium yellow onion (chopped)
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 can water ((use the tomato can))
1 cup fresh green beans (snapped and cut in thirds)
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup cooked pasta (optional)

Put all ingredients in the slow cooker except the green beans, spinach and pasta. Set on low and set timer for 4 hours. At the 3 hour mark, add the green beans. At the 3.5 hour mark, add the spinach and...
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Nutritions

Calories
603

Sodium
643mg
26% DV

Fat
5g
8% DV

Protein
37g
75% DV

Carbs
108g
36% DV

Fiber
33g
135% DV