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Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe – Meatless Meals with Canned Beans

By Kari S., Last updated on January 19, 2021
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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.

Looking for an easy meatless meal for busy weeknights? Try this Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe - Meatless Meals with Canned BeansI 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.

 

This hearty minestrone soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.

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!

This hearty minestrone soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.

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.

This hearty minestrone soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.

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

 

This hearty minestrone soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.

Combine all ingredients except the pasta in a slow cooker. Mix well. Set the slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours.

This hearty minestrone soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.

Add your vegetables

This hearty minestrone soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.

Add in the spinach

This hearty minestrone soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.

Almost ready!

This hearty minestrone soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.

Minutes before serving, stir in the prepared pasta.
Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, if desired

And you are ready to serve and eat!

This hearty minestrone soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.

 

 

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Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe
Author: More With Less Today
Recipe type: Main Dish
Serves: 8
 
This hearty minestrone soup is easy to make in the slow cooker.
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
  • 1 cup frozen spinach
  • 2 cups cooked pasta shells
  • Parmesan Cheese for serving
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients except pasta into a slow cooker. Mix well.
  2. Set the slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours.
  3. minutes before serving, stir in the prepared pasta.
  4. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
3.5.3228

This post was sponsored by S&W Beans and all opinions are my own.

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  1. Chelsea says

    September 21, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    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!

  2. Ania Travels says

    September 21, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    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 🙂

  3. London Mumma says

    September 22, 2017 at 7:49 am

    Thanks a bunch you have totally made me hungry lol! Looks good and I love that you have mixed both fresh and frozen ingredients.

  4. Kallia says

    September 22, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    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!

  5. Louise says

    September 22, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    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

  6. Yukti says

    September 23, 2017 at 9:54 pm

    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.

  7. Elena says

    September 24, 2017 at 9:07 am

    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.

  8. Shawna says

    September 24, 2017 at 9:14 am

    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!

  9. Surekha says

    September 24, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    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.

  10. Mary says

    September 25, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    This look so delicious! Minestrone is one of my favorites. There’s something about it that just feels like home.

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