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This Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup is cozy, hearty, and loaded with vegetables and pasta in a rich tomato broth. It’s a dump-and-go meal that brings all the comforting Italian flavors you love — with almost no effort.
If you enjoy soups like my Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup or Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup, then you will love this one!
👉 Round out the meal with a slice of garlic bread and finish with my Caramel Butter Bars for dessert.
This Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup is a cozy vegetable-packed meal made with beans, pasta, and rich tomato broth. Just dump everything into your slow cooker and enjoy a filling, healthy dinner that tastes even better the next day.
→ Looking for even more cozy dinners? Try my 15 favorite slow cooker soups here: https://www.juliapacheco.com/15-cozy-slow-cooker-soups-to-make-this-fall/
Table of Contents
- Watch Me Make It!
- What You’ll Need for Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
- Ingredients List
- How to Make Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
- Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Apple Crescent Donuts
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- More Great Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe
Watch Me Make It!
Why you’ll love this recipe…
This soup is colorful, flavorful, and feeds a crowd. You can use whatever veggies you have on hand, and the slow cooker develops deep flavor without babysitting the pot!
⏰ Total Time: 55 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Meatless Mondays, cozy dinners, or meal prep
🛒 Key Ingredients: Tomatoes, beans, pasta, carrots, and herbs
🍽️ Servings: 7
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: Refrigerator & freezer-friendly
👉 For a creamy twist, check out my Slow Cooker Rotel Creamy Chicken Pasta.
Made With Love,
What You’ll Need for Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
- Tomatoes & broth – the flavorful base that ties everything together.
- Carrots, celery & onion – the essential trio for a perfect soup base.
- Beans – kidney and great northern beans make it hearty and protein-rich.
- Pasta – ditalini or small shells hold the perfect bite.
- Spinach & zucchini – add freshness and color at the end.
👉 Love vegetable soups? Try my Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup.
Ingredients List
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 4 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 ½ cups ditalini pasta
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh Parmesan cheese, for serving
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
How to Make Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Step 1: To a large slow cooker, add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and seasonings. Stir well.
Step 2: Cook on LOW 7 hours or HIGH 4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
Step 3: Add kidney beans, great northern beans, zucchini, pasta, green beans, and spinach. Stir well.
Step 4: Continue cooking on HIGH 30–45 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Step 5: Remove bay leaves and top with Parmesan before serving.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Variations
- Add a scoop of cooked shredded chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- Stir in pesto before serving for rich herby flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta if desired.
- Mix in kale instead of spinach for a heartier green.
👉 For another slow cooker favorite, try my Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Add pasta near the end so it stays al dente.
- Adjust broth depending on how thick you like it.
- Taste before serving — the tomatoes can make it tangy; a pinch of sugar balances it out.
- Great for freezing! Let cool completely before storing.
Recipe FAQs – Apple Crescent Donuts
Yes! It’s naturally vegan if you skip the cheese topping.
Yes — it freezes well up to 2 months.
Absolutely — cannellini or navy beans work perfectly.
Yes, stir in cooked Italian sausage or rotisserie chicken before serving.
👉 Serve with my Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos for a hearty dinner spread.
Servings Suggestions
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls
- Fresh green salad with Italian dressing
- Sprinkle of Parmesan cheese
- Oreo Dump Cake for dessert
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store 3–4 days in airtight container.
- Freezer: Up to 2 months (preferably without pasta).
- Reheat: Warm on stovetop or microwave until hot; add extra broth if needed.
More Great Slow Cooker Recipes
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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup
Ingredients
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 4 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 ½ cups ditalini pasta
- 1 cup frozen green beans
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Add vegetables, tomatoes, broth, and seasonings to slow cooker.
- Cook LOW 7 hr / HIGH 4 hr.
- Add beans, zucchini, pasta, and spinach; cook 30–45 min.
- Remove bay leaves and serve with Parmesan.
Notes
- Add pasta near end of cook time.
- Adjust salt to taste.
- Freezes well without pasta.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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