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Slow Cooker Hearty Minestrone
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Ingredients
1 can (19 oz/540 ml)
lentils
1 can (28 oz/796 ml)
diced tomatoes
3 cups
hot water or broth
2 tbsp
package (one or another):
1 tbsp
package (one or another):
2 cups
frozen mixed vegetables, your choice
12 cup
uncooked small shell pasta

Toppings (optional): Pesto or chopped fresh basil

For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favorites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavor, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!

Learn more about the Good Food Movement →

Preparation
  1. Drain and rinse lentils. Add lentils, tomatoes, water, and mixes to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover; cook on high 3 hours. The liquid should be bubbling.
  3. With about 20 min of cook time to go, add frozen vegetables and pasta. Stir to combine. Cover; cook remaining 20 min or until pasta is tender.
  4. Serve with pesto, if desired.
Tips

Replace lentils with white beans or ground meat.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 whole-grain roll and 1 cup leafy greens with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (about 2 ¼ cups): Calories 270, Fat 1 g (Saturated 0.1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g (Fiber 17 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 17 g.

Slow Cooker Hearty Minestrone
3 hrs & 10 min (3 hrs slow cook time)
4 servings
$1.88/serving
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HomeRecipesSlow Cooker Hearty Minestrone
Slow Cooker Hearty Minestrone
Slow Cooker Hearty Minestrone
Share it!

Ingredients
1 can (19 oz/540 ml)
lentils
1 can (28 oz/796 ml)
diced tomatoes
3 cups
hot water or broth
2 tbsp
package (one or another):
1 tbsp
package (one or another):
2 cups
frozen mixed vegetables, your choice
12 cup
uncooked small shell pasta

Toppings (optional): Pesto or chopped fresh basil

3 hrs & 10 min (3 hrs slow cook time)
4 servings
$1.88/serving

For over 27 years, Epicure has helped busy families put dinner on the table fast. We make it easy and affordable to cook delicious family favorites in 20 minutes or less. Our products are 100% gluten- and nut-free, and sugar and sodium-conscious—but they don't taste that way! Packed with flavor, on-trend, and featuring global faves, they make cooking dinner the easiest part of your day!

Learn more about the Good Food Movement →

Preparation
  1. Drain and rinse lentils. Add lentils, tomatoes, water, and mixes to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cover; cook on high 3 hours. The liquid should be bubbling.
  3. With about 20 min of cook time to go, add frozen vegetables and pasta. Stir to combine. Cover; cook remaining 20 min or until pasta is tender.
  4. Serve with pesto, if desired.
What you'll need
BEST SELLER
Marinara Sauce MixMarinara Sauce Mix
Marinara Sauce Mix
97 Reviews
$8.50
Italian SeasoningItalian Seasoning
Italian Seasoning
97 Reviews
$7.50
BEST SELLER
Nourish Broth MixNourish Broth Mix
Nourish Broth Mix
119 Reviews
$10.95
Vegetable Broth MixVegetable Broth Mix
Vegetable Broth Mix
77 Reviews
$10.95
Tips

Replace lentils with white beans or ground meat.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 whole-grain roll and 1 cup leafy greens with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (about 2 ¼ cups): Calories 270, Fat 1 g (Saturated 0.1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g (Fiber 17 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 17 g.