Minestrone (Meatless)(Low In Fat, Crock-Pot Recipe)

• 1 c. water
• 3 c. chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery with tops, sliced
• 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/2 c. shredded cabbage
• 1 Tbsp. dried basil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. vermicelli or elbow macaroni
• 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1 zucchini, sliced

1. Place all ingredients in crock-pot except zucchini.
2. Stir to mix thoroughly.
3. Cover and cook on low 10 to 16 hours (high 4 to 6 hours).
4. During last hour, add zucchini.
5. Turn crock-pot to high and cook 1 hour.
6. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

water, chicken broth, onion, carrots, stalks celery, tomatoes, salt, frozen mixed vegetables, cabbage, basil, clove garlic, vermicelli, kidney beans, oregano, zucchini

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1038886 (may not work)