Classic Minestrone

Name: Classic Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery ribs, diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium if you want healthy); 1 (28 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes with liquid; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 cup small shell pasta or 1 cup macaroni; 1 cup shredded escarole or 1 cup kale; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini or 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can navy beans, drained; grated parmesan cheese, for serving

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth (low sodium if you want healthy)
1 (28 ounce) cancrushed tomatoes with liquid
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 cup small shell pasta or 1 cup macaroni
1 cup shredded escarole or 1 cup kale
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini or 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can navy beans, drained
grated parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

1

Combine the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in slow cooker (Sometimes I use a mix vegetable bag for variety and add a few extra vegetables).
2

Add the broth, then the tomatoes (with liquid!
3

).
4

Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 teaspoons pepper and your Italian seasoning.
5

Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
6

30 minutes before you are going to serve the soup, stir in your pasta (uncooked), kale, and beans.
7

Cover it back up and turn the heat up to high for about 30 minutes or your pasta is tender.
8

Serve hot and enjoy!