notfatmatt

Excellent Minestrone Soup

2 medium carrots (diced into small cubes)

2 small zucchinis (diced into small cubes)

1/2 large onion (diced into small cubes)

6 celery stalks (diced into small cubes)

2 cloves of garlic (minced)

28 oz canned diced tomatoes drained

15oz can of crushed tomato (add to desired consistency)

32 oz vegetable broth

15 oz canned great Northern beans (drained)

15 oz canned Kidney beans (drained)

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

1 tbsp dry basil

1-1.5 cup noodles (as desired)

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cups water

Filling:

First:

Add the Zucchini, Carrots, Celery and Onion to a pan and saute' around 10min or until softened

Second:

Add the ingredients from the pan to a crockpot

Third:

Setting aside the noodles add the remainder of the ingredients to the mix and set on low for 8hrs.

Fourth:

At 2hrs left on the cycle add the noodles

Finally:

when the noodles are extra-soft serve as desired.

*I like to add crushed red pepper for a bit of added flavor

*You may like to add salt/pepper to taste as desired as well