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Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup {Slow Cooker}

Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup {Slow Cooker}
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Indulge in a bowl of warmth with this Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup made effortlessly in a slow cooker. This hearty, plant-based soup features a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, nutritious beans, and shell pasta, simmered to perfection for deep flavor. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit your taste. Simply toss in your ingredients and let the slow cooker work its magic while you enjoy your day. Serve it hot with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 (14.5 oz) 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
  • Finely shredded Romano cheese for serving

Instructions

  1. In a 6 or 7-quart slow cooker, combine vegetable stock, water, diced tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  3. Add zucchini, shell pasta, minced garlic, kidney beans, and white beans; cook on high for an additional 30-40 minutes until pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in chopped spinach and Italian green beans; heat through for several minutes.
  5. Serve warm topped with finely shredded Romano cheese if desired.

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