SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE MINESTRONE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups vegetable broth or 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso® chicken broth
4 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 oz)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen® organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (4 1/2 oz)
Shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese. 2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. 3. Stir in pasta. Cover; cook on High heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

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