Easy Slowcooker Minestrone Recipe

Name: Easy Slowcooker Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1 cup quartered mixed mushrooms; 13-½ cup bell pepper, orange & yellow, diced; 1 ½ cups v 8 juice; 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or veg broth for a vegan version); ⅔ cup sliced carrot; 1 cup cooked navy beans (any small white bean, rinse if using tinned); 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; ¼ cup small shell pasta (orzo, rice or even barley); salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 cup quartered mixed mushrooms
13-½ cup bell pepper, orange & yellow, diced
1 ½ cups v 8 juice
1 ½ cups chicken broth (or veg broth for a vegan version)
⅔ cup sliced carrot
1 cup cooked navy beans (any small white bean, rinse if using tinned)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
¼ cup small shell pasta (orzo, rice or even barley)
salt & pepper

1
Heat olive oil in large frying pan, saute mushrooms, celery & peppers about 3 - 5 minutes.
2
Add sauted vegetables & V8 juice to 1 1/2 quart slow cooker.
3
Deglaze your pan with the chicken broth to get the browned bits & add to the slow cooker.
4
Stir in carrots, beans and half of the Italian seasoning.
5
Cover & cook on high for 3 - 4 hours.
6
Add pasta, salt and pepper to taste, & the rest of the Italian seasoning during last 30 minutes of cooking time.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 celery ribs, sliced, 1 cup quartered mixed mushrooms, 13-½ cup bell pepper, orange & yellow, diced, and more.

Yes, Easy Slowcooker 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.

Easy Slowcooker Minestrone

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