Slow Cooker Gnocchi Minestrone Soup ~ Comforting Plant-Based Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Gnocchi Minestrone Soup ~ Comforting Plant-Based Recipe
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup pesto; 1 cup 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 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups baby spinach; 16oz gnocchi, cooked as directed, remains separate; fresh parsley and/or freshly shaved parmesan cheese for garnish

6 steps

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

Updated at: Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:33:10 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories2411.8 kcal (121%)

Total Fat54.6 g (78%)

Carbs364.9 g (140%)

Sugars79.1 g (88%)

Protein107.7 g (215%)

Sodium6502.9 mg (325%)

Fiber57.1 g (204%)

% 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, all spices, salt, pepper and bay leaves to a large slow cooker. Stir together

Step 2

Cook on low heat 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours

Step 3

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

Step 4

Stir in spinach and cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through and spinach fully wilts

Step 5

Remove bay leaves. Taste and see if you’d like to add more salt (I usually add a bit more!)

Step 6

Add gnocchi to each bowl with soup just before serving.* Top with garnishes of choice, and delicious alongside a big slice of sourdough!

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