Crock Pot minestrone soup recipe

[rjamz]

1 onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
1.5 tsp minced fresh oregano or 1/2 tsp dried
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (I used "no-chicken chicken broth," I think the brand is Imagine)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup dried great Northern or cannelli beans, salt soaked (for every pound of beans, dissolve 3 TBS of salt in 2 quarts boiling water. Combine the beans and water and let sit at room temp for an hour. Drain and discard soaking liquid, rinse well)
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick
8 ounces Swiss chard, stemmed and leaves sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup small pasta, such as ditalini, tubettini, or mini elbows
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
Salt and pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving


1. Microwave onion, garlic, oil, oregano, and red pepper flakes in bowl until onion is softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to slow cooker

2. Stir broth, tomato sauce, soaked rams, and carrots into slow cooker. Cover and cook until beans are tender, 9-11 hours n low or 5-7 hours on high.

3. Stir in zucchini, chard, and pasta, cover, and cook on high until veggies and pasta area tender, 20-30 minutes. Stir in basil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve with Parmesan and additional olive oil.

[skiesthelimit]

Sounds delish!

[rjamz]

This is my first time making it, but it's from my slow cooker cookbook "Slow Cooker Revolution" and so far everything in it has been delicious. Except the lentil stew. That was gross.

[thedahliharpa]

Yum!

My favorite broth is Trader Joes veggie broth in the carton. Does the no chicken taste like chicken?

[rjamz]

Jan 14, 2013 16:08:59 GMT -5 thedahliharpa said:

Yum!

My favorite broth is Trader Joes veggie broth in the carton. Does the no chicken taste like chicken?

Yup! I also really like the Trader Joes veggie broth. The Imagine stuff is in a carton too, I think they actually sell it at TJs

[rjamz]

Official verdict: very tasty, especially with a little cheese on top

[rjamz]

Oh also, for those on a diet - according to MFP, it only has 108 calories/serving. The recipe is for 8 servings. I had 2 servings as my dinner.