Crock Pot Minestrone

Minestrone is one of my all time favorite soups, full of veggies and pasta.  With salad and some crusty Italian bread, you've got yourself a really good comforting meal.


Ingredients

1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 large carrots, chopped
2 medium celery stalks, chopped
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1 16 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rised
1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
4-6 cups chicken broth
2 cups sliced zucchini
1 large potato, peeled and diced
6 oz. cooked Ditalini pasta
Grated parmesan cheese

Directions

In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 

Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook until soft, about 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and sautee about 1-2 minutes.

In 6 quart crockpot, add beans, tomatoes, potato, zucchini, and seasonings. 

Once carrots, onions and celery are cooked, add to crock pot.

Cook on low for 8 hours, or high for 4-5.

When ready to serve, add pasta and top with parmesan cheese.