Crock Pot Soup Recipes: Italian Minestrone Recipe

[Barbara G.]

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup peeled and diced potato
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 6 cups beef stock
• 1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 can (20 ounces) cannellini (white kidney beans)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 cup raw macaroni (elbow or ditali)
• Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients, except the macaroni and cheese, in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Turn the heat to high, add the macaroni, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the macaroni is just tender. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese just before serving.

Source: Almanac