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Slow-Cooked Minestrone

Rated :   by 3 people
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 8 hours on low plus 30 minutes on high, or 4 hours on high
 
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Slow-Cooked Minestrone
walnutwoman1 says:
This is a great recipe. I recommend searing the beef cubes before adding them to the slow cooker. ......
This is a great recipe. I recommend searing the beef cubes before adding them to the slow cooker. I also sauteed 1/2 yellow onion, 2 celery stalks and 2-3 cloves garlic. I also added a can of green beans and 1/2 bag baby spinach at the end. Delicious!
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Ingredients

  • 1  lb. boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2  14-1/2-oz. cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano (undrained)
  • 2  14-oz. cans beef broth
  • 1  15-oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1  15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1  cup thinly sliced carrots (2 medium)
  • 1/4  tsp. salt
  • 1/4  tsp. 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

1. 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

  • Calories 220,
  • Total Fat (g) 3,
  • Saturated Fat (g) 1,
  • Monounsaturated Fat (g) 1,
  • Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 0,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 25,
  • Sodium (mg) 1266,
  • Carbohydrate (g) 30,
  • Total Sugar (g) 7,
  • Fiber (g) 7,
  • Protein (g) 23,
  • Vitamin A (DV%) 0,
  • Vitamin C (DV%) 16,
  • Calcium (DV%) 11,
  • Iron (DV%) 23,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Comments ( 6 )
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walnutwoman1 wrote:

This is a great recipe. I recommend searing the beef cubes before adding them to the slow cooker. I also sauteed 1/2 yellow onion, 2 celery stalks and 2-3 cloves garlic. I also added a can of green beans and 1/2 bag baby spinach at the end. Delicious!

1/18/2010 05:38:58 PM 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
AVOstler wrote:

Nice, easy, and very good.

11/10/2009 06:50:27 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

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