FORGOTTEN MINESTRONE

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Free-lance writer Marsha Ransom of South Haven, Michigan can be composing an article while her full-flavored soup is simmering. "I sprinkle servings with Parmesan cheese and serve with garlic bread," she reports.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 8h45m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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. , 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges