Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

Step 1

In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat up the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic.

Step 2

Next, add to the crockpot the sauteed onion with garlic and the rest of the veggies, beans along with the spices and seasonings. Do not add the spinach and pasta at this point.

Step 3

Stir to combine.

Step 4

Cook for 6 to 8 hours on low or 3 to 4 hours on high.

Step 5

Add the pasta and spinach during the last thirty minutes changing the setting to cook on high.

Step 6

Then, discard the bay leaves, adjust for salt and pepper.

Step 7

Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese and serve.