Slow Cooker Garden Minestrone with Pasta

Method

Make it happen

1. 01

   For meat soups, use fully thawed meat. Warm olive oil in a pan and soften the onion for 4 minutes; add garlic for 30 seconds.

2. 02

   Transfer to the slow cooker, pour in the stock and add the ingredients as directed.

3. 03

   Add carrots, chopped tomatoes, drained beans and basil; reserve courgette and pasta.

4. 04

   Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the vegetables are soft.

5. 05

   Add courgette and pasta for the final 25–35 minutes on HIGH; cook until pasta is just tender.

6. 06

   Taste before seasoning, especially if using ham or salty stock, and serve piping hot.