Ingredients for - Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone

1. Vegetable broth 6 cups
2. Crushed tomatoes 1 (28 ounce) can
3. Kidney beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can
4. Onion, chopped 1 large
5. Carrots, diced 2 large
6. Ribs celery, diced 2
7. Green beans 1 cup
8. Zucchini, chopped 1 small
9. Garlic, minced 3 cloves
10. Minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon
11. Dried oregano 1 ½ teaspoons
12. Salt 1 teaspoon
13. Dried thyme ¾ teaspoon
14. Freshly ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon
15. Elbow macaroni ½ cup
16. Chopped fresh spinach 4 cups
17. Finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Combine broth, tomatoes, kidney beans, onion, carrots, celery, green beans, zucchini, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, thyme, and pepper in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Stir macaroni and spinach into the slow cooker; cover and cook for 15 more minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios