Homemade Minestrone
Warm your soul with delicious, homemade Minestrone! This Minestrone recipe is made with nutrient dense vegetables that help to promote detoxification and support cellular processes in the body. The herbs and seasonings listed all have unique benefits to support the body! The exact ingredients can vary depending on personal preference and dietary needs. This recipe can be made with beans, rice or noodles and topped with Parmesan cheese for those who are not dairy-free. Play with the ingredients and ENJOY!
Equipment
- 1 crock pot greased
Ingredients
Tomatoes
- 8-10 Fresh tomatoes crushed
- 48 ounces Canned, crushed or diced tomatoes
Greens
- 1 bag organic spinach
- 1 bag organic kale
- 1 handful dandelion greens
- 1 handful endive
- 1 handful collard greens
Oils
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
Spices
- 3-4 cloves garlic chopped, fresh
- 2 tbsp thyme fresh
- 2 tbsp rosemary fresh
- 2 tbsp basil fresh
- 2 tbsp parsley fresh
- 2 tbsp cilantro fresh
- 1 whole zucchini sliced
- 2 medium onions 1 red, 1 white
- 1 cup water more if needed to desired consistency
- 1 can kidney beans *optional
- 1 cup parmesan, shredded to top *optional
- 1 box gluten free noodles *optional
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into greased crockpot starting with the tomatoes
- Cook on low for 2-4 hours
- Enjoy!