This was an on-the-fly concoction, a little bit of this, a little bit of that, thrown together on a busy Saturday morning following a busy week of work. It's adapted from Mom's Minestrone, but it is legume-free. This could easily be done on the stove top and would be ready to eat in 30-45 minutes. I opted for the crock pot, as I was having friends over in the evening but had a number of things that were going to keep me out and busy during the day. I prefer with most of my crock pot recipes to throw everything in uncooked, as I figure that's kind of the whole point of using the crock pot. This time, though, I decided to saute the onions and garlic before adding them. I'm sure it would have been okay had I thrown them in raw, but this came out really nicely, so I would recommend cooking them ahead as I did. As with so many things in cooking, chopping the veggies into smaller, bite-sized pieces makes this soup even more delicious. 2 large onions Olive oil - lots (1/4 cup or so) 4-6 tsp minced garlic 1 large can diced tomatoes, or equivalent of chopped fresh tomatoes 4 Tbsp tomato paste 1 package frozen chopped spinach 2 cups cut green beans 2 cups diced butternut squash 2 medium potatoes, diced 4 large carrots, chopped 2 cups fresh green beans, cut into bite-sized lengths 2 tsp salt black pepper 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning (oregano/basil/thyme blend) Water or broth 1. Add olive oil to a skillet over medium heat. Chop the onions into small pieces and add to the skillet. Add garlic, as well. Allow to saute over for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid over-browning. 2. Add onions/garlic to crock pot. Then add everything else. Stir. Add water or broth to bring the level to 3/4 up the side of the crock pot, or until soup is the desired consistency. If you don't use broth, I would recommend adding some extra salt. 3. Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 8 hours. Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
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AuthorI'm Emily. I currently work in online education management, but I also have a Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences (my true passion). In addition, I am a mom, cook, avid reader, novice gardener, and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities. On my blog, you will find articles on food, fitness, weight management, and eating issues. ALL recipes on my blog are gluten-free. Many are low-carbohydrate. Most are grain free. Enjoy! Categories
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