Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone
Slow Cooker Hamburger Minestrone is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features lean ground beef, a colorful medley of vegetables, tender pasta, and aromatic herbs, all simmered to perfection in a rich broth. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping, each spoonful brings warmth and satisfaction. Plus, it’s easily customizable based on your pantry staples, making it a versatile favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess grease.
- Chop the carrots and celery while the beef cooks.
- In your slow cooker, combine browned beef, chopped vegetables, canned tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, and Italian seasoning; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg