Go Back
minestrone soup in slow cooker
Print Recipe

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

This hearty and delicious slow cooker minestrone soup is easy to pull together and makes for the perfect filling dinner on a chilly night.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: beans, crock pot, minestrone, slow cooker, soup, tomato, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups tomato juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes cubed
  • 10 oz frozen mixed vegetables
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz kidney beans drained
  • 15 oz cannellini beans drained
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp parsley dried
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp basil dried
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • ½ cup orzo or other small pasta

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in the slow cooker.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cook on HIGH 5-6 hours or LOW 8-9 hours.

Notes

Can be vegetarian and vegan by substituting chicken broth with vegetable broth.