Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (browned and drained)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can northern beans
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place all ingredients except pasta into the slow cooker, mixing well for flavor distribution.
- Cook It Low and Slow: Set to low and cook for 6–8 hours to develop deep flavors.
- Boil the Pasta: Cook pasta on the stovetop until al dente; drain well.
- Final Touches: Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker and let it heat through for an additional 15 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy your delicious soup.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg