Crockpot Minestrone Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A hearty and comforting soup made with turkey bacon and a variety of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until softened.
- Transfer the bacon and veggies to the crockpot.
- Add diced tomatoes, beans, broth, spinach, and seasonings to the crockpot.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add any other vegetables you enjoy.
- Great for meal prep and can be frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg