Crock Pot Minestrone Soup Recipe

Posted by Hanna Trafford in Recipes on January 12, 2010 | no responses

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About the Author: Hanna is the mother of two grown sons Dan and Dusan Nedelko, Step mother to Abbie Gateman and is also a brand new Grandmother. She is the lead editor of Mama Knows and is hoping to create an exchange of communications with other grandmothers, mothers and daughters - giving everyone the opportunity to learn and share about everything that is "Mama"

Here is another easy-to-put-together crock pot recipe – this soup tastes great the day it is made and will freeze nicely as well for later, ready-to-eat dinners. If you put it together in the morning, you will have a great dinner in the evening. Serve it with a sandwich or fresh bread – it is very filling to be a meal of its own!

Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup:

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of Zesty Italian dressing

• 1 cup  of chopped onions (1 medium)

• 1/2 of cup chopped celery (1 stalk)

• 1/2 cup  of chopped carrots (1 medium)

• 1 can (19 fl oz) of diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 can  (19 fl oz.) of red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

• 2 cans (10 fl oz. each) of vegetable broth

• 2 cups of water

• 1 tsp. of Italian seasoning

• 1-1/2 cups  of small pasta shells, uncooked

• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1       Heat dressing in large non-stick skillet on medium-high heat.

2       Add onions, celery and carrots; cook 2 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.

3       Spoon into slow cooker.

4       Add tomatoes with their liquid, the beans, broth, water and Italian seasoning; stir. Cover with lid.

5       Cook on low for 6 hours (or on high for 3 hours).

6      Stir in pasta; cook 10 to 15 min. or until pasta is tender.

7       Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

Hope you enjoy this recipe and send in your comments, suggestions and experiences – your input is always welcomed and very much appreciated!

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