Minestrone

14 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 c. water
  • 1 1/2 lb. beef shank
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery with tops, sliced
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 c. shredded cabbage
  • 1 Tbsp. dried basil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 c. vermicelli or 1 (16 oz.) can garbanzo beans
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 1 zucchini, sliced

Directions

  1. 1
    Place all ingredients in crock-pot, except zucchini.
  2. 2
    Stir to mix thoroughly.
  3. 3
    Cover and cook on low 10 to 16 hours (high for 4 to 6 hours).
  4. 4
    During last hour, remove meat and bones.
  5. 5
    Cut meat from bones and return to soup with zucchini.
  6. 6
    Turn crock-pot to high; cook 1 hour.
  7. 7
    Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  8. 8
    Serve with crusty French bread.

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