Crock Pot Minestrone Hamburger Soup
Warm up your kitchen with this hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Minestrone Hamburger Soup—a comforting, slow-cooked meal that’s packed with nutrition and classic Italian-inspired flavors. This one-pot wonder combines perfectly seasoned ground beef with a medley of vibrant vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and celery, along with tender kidney and cannellini beans for a protein boost. Simmered in a rich beef broth infused with Italian herbs, this soup is finished with al dente ditalini pasta and fresh spinach for a wholesome, satisfying texture. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this easy crock pot recipe is perfect for feeding the whole family. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan to elevate the experience, and savor every warm, delicious spoonful of this ultimate comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned white (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup dry ditalini or small shell pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat and transfer the cooked beef to the crock pot.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant, then add to the crock pot.
To the crock pot, add the diced zucchini, sliced carrots, diced celery, canned diced tomatoes (with juices), kidney beans, white beans, beef broth, water, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the dry pasta to the crock pot. Stir well and cook on high for 30 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
Just before serving, stir in the fresh chopped spinach and let it wilt in the heat of the soup.
Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your hearty Crock Pot Minestrone Hamburger Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.2 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.9 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 320 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 8741 mg | 380% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 363.3 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.9 g | 260% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.9 g | ||
| Protein | 179.0 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1063 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 38.1 mg | 212% | |
| Potassium | 8012 mg | 170% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
