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CrockPot Minestrone

This slow cooker meal is the perfect winter soup. It is vegetarian but hearty and it provides lots of leftovers!
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: Minestrone, Soup, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1 large carrot diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 8 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup red wine or more
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp kosher or sea salt
  • 8 oz noodles of choice
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet with avocado oil to medium heat. Add the chopped carrot and diced celery and bell pepper. Saute until fragrant and transfer mixture to the Crock-Pot.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the Crock-Pot, except for the peas and pasta.
  • Set on low for about 5-6 hours or high for 3-4.
  • Add the peas in when there is about 30 minutes left to cook.
  • Cook your noodles separately, add them to the Crock-Pot soup, and serve!

Notes

This pairs so well with grilled cheese!