Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup

Cozy, comforting and cooked in your Crockpot, you’ll be making this one again and again. Pair it with homemade breadsticks and a salad to bring yourself back to those never-ending bowls you love at Olive Garden.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3/4 cup onion diced

• 1/2 cup celery sliced

• 1/2 cup carrot coins

• 1 zucchini halved and sliced

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

• salt and pepper to taste

• 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes

• 4 cups vegetable broth

• 1/4 cup tomato paste

• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

• 1 15 ounce can small white beans drained and rinsed

• 1 15 ounce can kidney beans drained and rinsed

• 1/2 cup frozen cut green beans

• 1/2 cup small shell pasta

• 2 cups baby spinach leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

• Spray slow cooker lightly with cooking spray

• Add all ingredients except pasta, spinach and parsley

• Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours

• Stir in pasta and spinach and cook an additional 20-30 minutes

• Serve and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from Dinner at the Zoo