MINESTRONE SOUP (CROCK POT / SLOW COOKER)

Minestrone Soup (Crock Pot / Slow Cooker) image

Provided by NELady

Categories Beans

Time 7h45m

Yield 1 Crock of Soup, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb beef shank or 1 lb beef stew meat
6 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up
1 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup small elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a crock pot, combine beef with water, onion, salt, thyme, parsley, pepper, and tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours. Remove beef bones (if using beef shank); cut up meat and return to pot. Turn control to high. Add zucchini, beans, cabbage, and macaroni. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until the macaroni/vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 38.5, Sodium 445, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 2.7, Protein 19.5