Slow Cooker Classic Minestrone Soup - Prevention

By sstitt

Come home to this hearty Italian Minestrone soup simmering in your crock pot. This well-rounded meal is low on calories and fat. Canned beans and frozen spinach add convenience, along with fiber and protein. Sub in whole wheat pasta to add even more fiber.

Nutritional Facts per serving

CALORIES257.1CAL
FAT1.4 G
SATURATEDFAT0.3 G
SODIUM369.5 MG
CARBOHYDRATES48.1 G
TOTALSUGARS7.1 G
DIETARYFIBER8.3 G
PROTEIN12.3 G

Ingredients

• •2 cans (14.5 oz each) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• •1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• •1 can (15.5 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• •3/4 tsp dried italian seasoning
• •1 pkg (12 oz) rotini pasta
• •2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
• •6 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• •1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
• •1 pkg (10 oz) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 500mins
Adapted from recipes.prevention.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Place broth, beans, tomatoes, carrots, scallions, and Italian seasoning in 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Stir to combine.

2.Cover. Cook on low 6 to 8 hours.

3.Prepare pasta according to package directions. Add pasta and spinach to cooker and stir to combine.

4.Cover. Cook 15 to 20 more minutes, or until heated through.