Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can kidney beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- 1 can cannellini beans (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces), undrained
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or macaroni)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, combine olive oil with chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and sliced celery. Sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add kidney beans, cannellini beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), vegetable broth, dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Secure the lid and set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- During the last hour of cooking, add the small pasta; if liquid reduces too much, add extra broth as needed. Cook until pasta is al dente.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavor impact. Adjust seasonings to taste before serving. Feel free to incorporate additional vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
