Michelle'S Creamy Minestrone (Slow Cooker) Recipe

Name: Michelle'S Creamy Minestrone (Slow Cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 5 slices pancetta, chopped; 1 leek, sliced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, with liquid; 2 potatoes, cubed; 1 (16 ounce) can beef broth; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid; 1/2 cup chopped carrots; 1/2 cup chopped green beans; 1/2 cup corn; 1/2 cup celery, sliced; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 cup radiatore pasta; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
5 slices pancetta, chopped
1 leek, sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, with liquid
2 potatoes, cubed
1 (16 ounce) can beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped green beans
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup celery, sliced
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup radiatore pasta
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta, leek, and garlic; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes.
2
Transfer pancetta and leek to a slow cooker; add chicken broth, kidney beans, potatoes, beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, celery, parsley, black pepper, basil, and salt. Cook on Low until vegetables are tender, about 4 hours.
3
Transfer about half the vegetables from the slow cooker to a blender using a slotted spoon. Cover blender and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour vegetable puree back into the slow cooker. Stir in garbanzo beans, cream, pasta, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook soup on High until flavors blend and pasta is cooked, about 1 hour.
4
Serve with remaining Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 5 slices pancetta, chopped, 1 leek, sliced, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Michelle'S Creamy Minestrone (Slow Cooker) 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.

Michelle'S Creamy Minestrone (Slow Cooker)

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