Classic Minestrone Recipe

Name: Classic Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium if you want healthy); 1 (28 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes with liquid; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 cup small shell pasta or 1 cup macaroni; 1 cup shredded escarole or 1 cup kale; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini or 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can navy beans, drained; grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

2 carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth (low sodium if you want healthy)
1 (28 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes with liquid
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 cup small shell pasta or 1 cup macaroni
1 cup shredded escarole or 1 cup kale
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini or 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can navy beans, drained
grated parmesan cheese, for serving

1
Combine the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in slow cooker (Sometimes I use a mix vegetable bag for variety and add a few extra vegetables).
2
Add the broth, then the tomatoes (with liquid!
3
).
4
Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 teaspoons pepper and your Italian seasoning.
5
Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
6
30 minutes before you are going to serve the soup, stir in your pasta (uncooked), kale, and beans.
7
Cover it back up and turn the heat up to high for about 30 minutes or your pasta is tender.
8
Serve hot and enjoy!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 carrots, diced, 2 celery ribs, diced, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Classic Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Classic Minestrone

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