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Slow-Cooked Minestrone
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 8 hrs to 9 hrs(low) or 4 hours (high)
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Slow-Cooked Minestrone
Ingredients
  • 1
    pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2
    14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano (undrained)
  • 2
    14 ounce can beef broth
  • 1
    15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1
    15 ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1
    cup thinly sliced carrots (2 medium)
  • 1/4
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/4
    teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1
    cup dried bow tie pasta
  • 1
    medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions

In 5- to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker; combine beef, undrained tomatoes, broth, cannellini beans, kidney beans, carrots, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 9 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 4-1/2 hours. Add pasta and squash to cooker (if using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting). Cover and cook 30 to 45 minutes more or until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan cheese. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts (Slow-Cooked Minestrone)
  • Servings Per Recipe 8,
  • Calories 220,
  • Protein (gm) 23,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 30,
  • Fat, total (gm) 3,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 25,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 1,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 7,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 7,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 3110,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 9,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 0,
  • Niacin (mg) 3,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
  • Folate (µg) 24,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 1266,
  • Potassium (mg) 455,
  • Calcium (DV %) 111,
  • Iron (DV %) 4,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (5)
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mystic13961580999 wrote:

This recipe is easy and delicious..I have made it several times based on the recipe above and added my own additions at other times. I always add some minced garlic to it because we love garlic, I have added chopped onion,ditalini pasta instead of bow ties and chopped fennel,always comes out great and is so versatile !

2/8/2012 08:58:30 AM Report Abuse
tesakjl wrote:

I found this recipe quick and easy but on top of that delicious! I definitely recommend it.

1/18/2010 04:11:12 PM Report Abuse
lindacb353092 wrote:

I make this all the time. Simple ingredients, easy to throw together and very yummy.

11/4/2009 10:32:33 AM Report Abuse
mgkeller2 wrote:

I love this recipe, so easy and tasty.

11/3/2009 10:01:32 AM Report Abuse
jtrische wrote:

This recipe was great....well worth trying!

10/26/2009 02:36:55 PM Report Abuse
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