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root
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Slow Cooker Minestrone Mon, 28 June 2010 21:31
1 cup dried medium sized white beans, rinsed
6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, chopped fine
4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2“ pieces
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 - 28oz can whole tomatoes
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups water
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 medium zucchini, quarter lengthwise, seeded, sliced
1 bunch swiss chard, stemmed, leaves chopped
1/2 cup small soup pasta

1. Cook beans. Bring beans and enough water to cover by 1 inch to a low boil in medium saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until beans are just beginning to soften, about 20 mins. Drain beans and transfer to slow cooker.

2. Saute aromatics. Heat 3 Tbsp oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, until shimmering. Add onions and varrots and cook until softened, about 5 mins. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoews and cook until pan is nearly dry, 5 – 7 mins. Stir in broth, water, 1/2 cupbasil, oregano, and pepper flakes and bring to a boil; transfer to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until beans are tender, 6 – 7 hours (5 to 6 hours on high).

To Freeze: Freeze in freezer safe container.

To Reheat: Bring to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in zucchini, chard and pasta. Reduce heat to low; and simmer until pasta is tender, about 10 mins.

[Updated on: Wed, 07 July 2010 19:11]

      
Jenn
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  Re: Slow Cooker Minestrone Sun, 01 August 2010 21:44
This was the best soup I've ever had (and I am not a soup fan). Liem and the kids loved it too!
      
Tina
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  Re: Slow Cooker Minestrone Wed, 19 January 2011 11:32
I agree with Jenn. This soup is delicious! My family loved it.
      
    
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