EASY MINESTRONE

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"This is a wonderful recipe to put together in the morning and forget about the rest of the day," assures Yvonne Andrus of American Fork, Utah. "I have three small boys who are not big fans of vegetables, but they especially enjoy this hearty soup."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
1-1/2 cups shredded cabbage
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1-1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Just before serving, stir in macaroni; heat through. Serve with cheese.

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