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Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup {Slow Cooker}

Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup {Slow Cooker}
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Olive Garden Copycat Minestrone Soup is a delicious, hearty dish that brings the comforting flavors of a classic Italian restaurant right to your kitchen. This slow cooker recipe combines an array of fresh vegetables and protein-packed beans to create a rich, flavorful soup that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With minimal prep time, this nutrient-rich dish allows you to enjoy a warm bowl of goodness without the fuss. Customize it with your favorite veggies and serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal. Enjoy the wholesome taste of homemade minestrone soup 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 (Parmesan works too)

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, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  3. Stir in zucchini, shell pasta, minced garlic, kidney beans, and white beans. Cook on high for an additional 30-40 minutes until pasta is tender.
  4. Add chopped spinach and Italian green beans; cook until heated through.
  5. Serve topped with finely shredded Romano cheese.

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