Minestrone

Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 quarts beef broth
• 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 lb lean beef round, cubed (3/4 inch)
• 2 cups coarsely diced zucchini
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 sliced medium carrots
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried italian seasoning
• 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients except macaroni, salt and pepper in slow cooker; cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, adding macaroni during last 30 minutes.
• 2 discard bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper.