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Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

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A big pot of Italian veg soup, costed to the penny and packed with beans and pasta. It simmers itself all day and feeds the whole family for pennies a bowl.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 6 hr
Servings 6
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.25

Approx £7.48 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 15 Jun 2026
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Put the chopped onion, carrots, celery and garlic into the slow cooker.
  2. 2
    Add the chopped tomatoes, drained cannellini beans, crumbled stock cubes and mixed herbs, then pour in about 1.2 litres of boiling water.
  3. 3
    Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
  4. 4
    Stir in the pasta and cook on high for a further 20-25 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.
  5. 5
    Stir through the spinach until wilted, season to taste and serve.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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