Crockpot Minestrone Soup

 

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1” thick
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 t dried basil leaves
• ½ t. dried oregano leaves
• ½ t. salt
• ¼ t. pepper
• 2 cups cooked small pasta
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients except macaroni and Parmesan cheese in the stoneware. Cover cook on Low 8 to 9 hours or on High 4 to 5 hours. Stir in macaroni. Serve sprinkled with cheese. I substitute 1-1/2 t. Italian seasoning for the basil and oregano.

Submitted by HBHW reader Susan S.

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