If you have been looking for new ways to stretch your dollars, go meatless one night a week and try this delicious and hearty Minestrone Soup recipe.
It’s an easy, healthy recipe that warms the tummy and is quick and easy for those busy weeknights.
I have been adding their beans to my recipes for years. Not only are they are a great value, but adding beans helps to keep us feeling full and satisfied.
Simply add all the ingredients (except the pasta) into your slow cooker. Cook the pasta separately and add it just before serving. Bonus tip- it also makes a great lunch for the next day!
If you have been looking for new ways to stretch your food dollars, try going meatless one night a week. You won’t find a better ingredient then canned beans. They keep in your pantry so stock up each time you shop, especially when you see them on sale. You can add them to chili recipes, stews, salads, dips and more.
Ingredients:
4 cups Beef Broth
1 can Red Kidney Beans, rinsed & drained
1 can Garbanzo Beans, rinsed & drained
1 can,14.5 oz, Italian-Style Diced Tomatoes
1 can 15 oz, Tomato Sauce
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning
1-1/2 cups Frozen Vegetables (you can use canned vegetables if preferred)
1 cup Frozen Spinach
2 cups Cooked Pasta Shells
Parmesan Cheese for serving
Combine all ingredients except the pasta in a slow cooker. Mix well. Set the slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours.
Add your vegetables
Add in the spinach
Almost ready!
Minutes before serving, stir in the prepared pasta.
Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, if desired
And you are ready to serve and eat!
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can red kidney beans, rinsed & drained
- 1 can garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained
- 1 can,14.5 oz, Italian Style diced tomatoes
- 1
can , 15 oz, tomato sauce - 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1-1/2 cups frozen vegetables
- 1 cup frozen spinach
- 2 cups cooked pasta shells
- Parmesan Cheese for serving
- Combine all ingredients except pasta
into a slow cooker. Mix well. - Set the slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours.
- minutes before serving, stir in the prepared pasta.
- Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
This post was sponsored by S&W Beans and all opinions are my own.
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Soup is like my favourite thing at the minute. Something about autumn make sure me instantly want it! And I love the sound of this soup, I’d definitely team it up with some delicious crusty bread. Yum!
I love a good hearty soup, especially in the fall months. All I want to eat is soup. I need to try your minestrone recipe 🙂
Thanks a bunch you have totally made me hungry lol! Looks good and I love that you have mixed both fresh and frozen ingredients.
Your minestrone soup recipe seems perfect for fall! Also, it seems like it is budget friendly, when cooking for larger groups and easy to make! You got me hungry now ahhaha!
Y’know, I was never keen on Minestrone soup when I was younger. But this one looks so delicious that I may just have to give it a second chance!!
Louise x
I love minestrone soup as it healthy option because lots of veggies in it. Pasta shells added to it will taste more delicious. It is easy to make. Thanks for sharing recipe.
I have never tried Minestrone soup before. This one looks really delicious and I think that it is super easy so I can make it myself too.
Oh food for the soul!!! I love a good soup and it’s always so much better when it is home made!! I eill be trying this one!
I love minestrone soup. Never thought this would be easy to make. Thank you for the recipe. I am bookmarking it to make it next week.
This look so delicious! Minestrone is one of my favorites. There’s something about it that just feels like home.