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Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup {Slow Cooker}

Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup {Slow Cooker}

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Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup made in a slow cooker is a heartwarming dish that brings the essence of Italian comfort food right into your kitchen. This soup is brimming with vibrant vegetables, nutrient-rich beans, and aromatic herbs, making it both satisfying and healthy. Perfect for chilly evenings or as an easy meal prep option, this recipe creates a delightful aroma that will fill your home. With minimal effort, you can enjoy a warm bowl of this Italian classic that rivals any restaurant version.

  • Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced celery (3 stalks)
  • 1 cup diced carrots (2 carrots)
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion (1 small)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried)
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp dried rosemary crushed
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/3 cups diced zucchini (1 small)
  • 1 1/3 cups shell pasta
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can white navy beans or cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can Italian green beans drained
  • 2 cups packed chopped fresh spinach

Instructions

  1. In your slow cooker, combine vegetable stock, water, diced tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
  3. Add zucchini, shell pasta, garlic, kidney beans, and white beans to the slow cooker. Cook on high for an additional 30-40 minutes until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in spinach and Italian green beans. Cook for several more minutes until heated through.
  5. Serve warm topped with finely shredded Romano cheese or Parmesan.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 11g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg