Slow-Cooker Vegetable Minestrone

Health score
18%
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Minestrone
455 min.
12
208kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Vegetable Minestrone, a dish that embodies comfort and nourishment. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week, this hearty soup is packed with vibrant vegetables and rich flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With a cooking time of just over seven hours, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you go about your day.

This minestrone is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. You can easily customize it with your favorite seasonal vegetables or whatever you have on hand. The combination of diced tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, and a medley of herbs creates a savory base that is both satisfying and wholesome. Plus, the addition of rotini pasta adds a delightful texture that makes each spoonful a comforting experience.

Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this minestrone is sure to please a crowd. And for those who enjoy a little extra indulgence, a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese on top elevates the dish to new heights. So gather your ingredients, fire up your slow cooker, and get ready to enjoy a bowl of this delicious, nutrient-packed soup that warms the soul and nourishes the body.

Ingredients

  • 28 oz canned tomatoes diced organic undrained canned
  • cup carrots sliced
  • cup celery stalks chopped
  • cups vegetable stock (from 32-oz carton)
  • tablespoon basil dried
  • oz mushrooms fresh sliced
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 12 servings parmesan shredded
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 4.5 oz rotini pasta uncooked
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups sacremento tomato juice 

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  3. Stir in pasta. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until pasta is tender.
  4. Sprinkle each serving with cheese. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturers directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories208kcal
Protein26.84%
Fat34.54%
Carbs38.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.35
Glycemic Load
6.85
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.42173893037%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.24mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.33mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.38mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:207.52kcal
10.38%
Fat:8.23g
12.66%
Saturated Fat:5.01g
31.3%
Carbohydrates:20.7g
6.9%
Net Carbohydrates:17.98g
6.54%
Sugar:8.04g
8.93%
Cholesterol:20.4mg
6.8%
Sodium:1098.86mg
47.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.38g
28.76%
Vitamin A:2731.94IU
54.64%
Calcium:406.66mg
40.67%
Phosphorus:279.69mg
27.97%
Vitamin C:22.6mg
27.4%
Selenium:14.93µg
21.33%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.4%
Vitamin K:16.1µg
15.33%
Potassium:531.32mg
15.18%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.98%
Copper:0.25mg
12.67%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.46%
Magnesium:47.28mg
11.82%
Iron:2.03mg
11.31%
Fiber:2.72g
10.88%
Vitamin B3:2.04mg
10.18%
Folate:37.59µg
9.4%
Zinc:1.39mg
9.28%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.74%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.53%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.39%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.05%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.09%