Description
Warm up with this hearty and flavorful Crockpot Chicken Minestrone soup. Packed with vegetables, beans, pasta, and tender chicken, this comforting dish is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Chicken Minestrone:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini or kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 zucchini (chopped)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Combine chicken, tomatoes, beans, zucchini, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, green beans, Italian seasoning, thyme, and chicken broth in the crockpot.
- Cook the Soup: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Shred the chicken, add pasta, and cook for an additional 15–20 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in olive oil, adjust seasoning, and serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale in the last 5 minutes for extra greens.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- If soup thickens too much after cooling, add more broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
