Forgotten Minestrone

Name: Forgotten Minestrone
Ingredients: 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced dried parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground thyme; 1 beef bouillon cube; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 cups water; 1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced; 2 cups chopped cabbage; 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni; Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

14 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons ground thyme
1 beef bouillon cube
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water
1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

1

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.
2

Add the zucchini, cabbage, beans and macaroni; cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle servings with cheese if desired.