Slow Cooker Gnocchi Minestrone Soup ~ Comforting Plant-Based Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Gnocchi Minestrone Soup ~ Comforting Plant-Based Recipe
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1/4 cup pesto; 2 carrots, diced; 1 cup celery, diced; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) white cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 1 large green zucchini, diced; 1 cup green beans, diced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried rosemary; 1/2 tbsp kosher salt; freshly cracked black pepper, to taste; 2 bay leaves; 9oz gnocchi, prepared as directed *; 3 cups baby spinach; fresh parsley for garnish; shredded parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)

5 steps

Hearty Slow Cooker Gnocchi Minestrone Soup. A delicious comfort food meal for the winter months, packed with vegetables!

Updated at: Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:27:09 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories2050.7 kcal (103%)

Total Fat52 g (74%)

Carbs296.6 g (114%)

Sugars77.6 g (86%)

Protein97.3 g (195%)

Sodium6873.6 mg (344%)

Fiber54.8 g (196%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Add stock, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, pesto, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, zucchini, green beans, oregano, rosemary, and bay leaves to a large slow cooker

Step 2

Season with salt and pepper and cook on low heat 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours **

Step 3

Add in the beans and cook for another 15-20 minutes

Step 4

Stir in the cooked gnocchi and spinach and cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through. Remove bay leaves

Step 5

Serve topped with parmesan cheese, fresh parsley & some more freshly cracked black pepper

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