Slow Cooker Minestrone

A hearty Italian soup featuring pasta, beans, and vegetables, slow-cooked for a deep flavor and served with parmesan.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 352 kcals 1408 kcals
Carbohydrates 29 grams 116 grams
Fat 14 grams 56 grams
Protein 24 grams 96 grams
Cook Time
285 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
25
g
Parmesan
grated
GrainsCereals
50
g
Spaghetti
snapped into short lengths
LegumesPulses
400
g
Cannellini Beans
canned, rinsed and drained
Liquids
1.2
l
Chicken Stock
good-quality
Meat
100
g
Lardons
smoked, dry-cured
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
2
sprig
Rosemary
fresh, needles finely chopped
1
tsp
Thyme
dried
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Carrots
roughly chopped
2
stick
Celery
sliced
1
piece
Onion
roughly chopped
400
g
Plum Tomatoes
canned, chopped
100
g
Spring Greens
thickly shredded

Steps

  • Cook lardons in a large frying pan over low heat for 10 minutes until crisp and golden.
  • Transfer crisp lardons to a plate.
  • Fry carrots, celery, and onion in the bacon fat for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic, herbs, and tomato purée and cook for 1 minute.
  • Incorporate tomatoes and most of the stock, then bring to a boil.
  • Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours.
  • Stir in beans, pasta, and remaining stock if the mixture is too thick.
  • Layer shredded greens on top, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until pasta is tender.
  • Stir in the greens and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve in bowls with a drizzle of oil and grated parmesan.