"Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup Recipe – Loaded with seasonal vegetables, this minestrone soup is made even easier in this slow cooker recipe! A definite family favorite!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups carrots, sliced or 1 (15-ounce) can carrots, drained
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2 cups sliced celery
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2 cups green beans, ends trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 medium Russet potatoes, scrubbed clean and cut into 1-inch chunks
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1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (15-ounce) can great Northern beans or canellini, drained and rinsed
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1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
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6 cups homemade vegetable stock or store-bought
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2Bay leaves
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1 1/2 tablespoons homemade Italian seasoning mix or store-bought
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pinch red pepper flakes, optional
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1 medium zucchini, sliced
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1 1/2 cups uncooked ditalini pasta
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2 cups fresh baby spinach or 1 package frozen and thawed spinach
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grated fresh parmesan, optional