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16. Slow Cooker Minestrone

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup fresh green beans trimmed and halved
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup small pasta like ditalini or small shells

Method
 

  1. Place kidney beans, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, green beans, broth, and basil in slow cooker.
  2. Cover; cook on low 6 to 7 hours, until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in uncooked pasta during last 30 minutes.
  4. Cook on high until pasta is al dente.