MINESTRONE SOUP (CROCK POT)

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Both my husband and I LOVE this minestrone soup. It's the only one I'll make! It's a very healthy soup with a wonderful tasting broth. You can leave out the ham if you wish (to make it meatless). It freezes well! I love that I can start this early in the day and forget about it. It's perfect served with some nice crusty bread. Enjoy!

Provided by ErikaNY

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 7h45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup cubed deli ham (I use cubed ham steak)
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart slow cooker/crock pot, combine the first 9 ingredients; cover and cook on high for 1 hour.
  • Reduce heat to low; cook for 6 hours or until vegetables are almost tender.
  • During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the macaroni.
  • Cover and cook until macaroni is tender.
  • Stir in the tomatoes and spinach; heat through.
  • Serve and enjoy! :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.9, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 777.9, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3, Protein 8.7

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