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Vegan Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

Vegan Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup (Crockpot Recipe)
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Cozy up with a warm bowl of Vegan Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup, a delicious and hearty dish that effortlessly combines fresh vegetables, tender beans, and small pasta in a rich tomato broth. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends, allowing you to toss ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Packed with nutrients and flavors, this minestrone soup is ideal for meal prep, making it easy to enjoy wholesome meals throughout the week. Whether you’re serving family or friends, this comforting recipe will delight both vegans and non-vegans alike.

Ingredients

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  • 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup carrots (diced)
  • 1 1/4 cup celery (diced)
  • 1 1/2 cup white onion (diced)
  • 4-5 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt & black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 15 oz can red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can great northern beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups zucchini (diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta (or any small shape)
  • 1 cup frozen green beans (thawed)
  • 2 1/2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
  • 2-4 tbsp nutritional yeast or vegan grated 'Parmesan' (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sun-dried tomato pesto, vegetable stock, water, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, oregano, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours 25 minutes or low for 6-8 hours.
  3. Stir in red kidney beans, great northern beans, zucchini, and ditalini pasta. Cook on high until pasta is tender (about 20-25 minutes).
  4. Add chopped baby spinach and thawed green beans; cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until spinach wilts.
  5. Remove bay leaves and rosemary sprig before serving hot with optional nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan.

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