Crockpot Minestrone Soup: Easy, Hearty Meal with Turkey Bacon
A delicious and hearty crockpot minestrone soup featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup small pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add carrots, celery, and zucchini; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Transfer vegetables to the crockpot, add bacon and remaining ingredients.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Add pasta during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Stir in spinach before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sauté some herbs with the vegetables.
- Feel free to add any additional vegetables you enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg