Healthy Cooking Methods & Styles Healthy Slow-Cooker & Crockpot Recipes Slow-Cooker & Crock Pot Soup & Stew Recipes Healthy Slow-Cooker & Crock Pot Vegetable Soups Slow-Cooker Turkey & Kale Minestrone Soup 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Adjust the heat level in the dish by choosing either hot or mild Italian sausage. You can add red pepper, too, to make it extra hot. Serve this slow-cooker minestrone with crusty bread, if desired. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 18, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 10 ounces spicy turkey Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cups chopped yellow onions (from 1 onion) 1 cup chopped carrots (from 1 carrot) ¾ cup chopped celery (from 2 celery stalks) 6 cups unsalted chicken stock 2 (14.5 ounce) cans no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta 2 cups packed fresh baby kale leaves, roughly chopped Directions Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add the sausage to the skillet, and cook, stirring to crumble with a wooden spoon, 4 minutes. Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the skillet; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned and the vegetables are lightly caramelized, about 6 minutes. Add 1 cup of the stock; cook 1 minute, stirring and scraping to loosen the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Transfer the sausage mixture to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and the remaining 5 cups stock. Cover and cook on LOW until the vegetables are tender, about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Stir in the pasta; cover and cook on LOW until the pasta is al dente, about 1 hour. Stir in the kale and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Ladle the soup into bowls, and serve hot. Tips Multicooker Directions: Complete Step 1. In Step 2, transfer the sausage mixture to the inner pot of a 6-quart multicooker. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and the remaining 5 cups stock. Lock the lid; turn Pressure Valve to "Venting." Cook on SLOW COOK [Normal] until the vegetables are tender, about 3 hours. Turn off the cooker. Remove the lid; press SAUTÉ [More]. Bring the soup to a boil; stir in the pasta. Cook, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente, stirring often to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot and adjusting the heat to SAUTÉ [Normal], if necessary, to maintain a low boil. Turn off the cooker. Finish Step 2. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 169 Calories 3g Fat 24g Carbs 13g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size about 1 1/4 cups Calories 169 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 6g Protein 13g 26% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Sodium 607mg 26% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved