Slow Cooker Minestrone

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 c. red beans
• 1 c. chopped onions
• 1 c. chopped celery
• 1/2 c. chopped parsley
• 1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/4 head shredded cabbage
• 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp. dried basil
• 1 Tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 c. macaroni
• 1 can beef broth

1. Combine ground beef and beans in a slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
3. Add all remaining ingredients except macaroni and stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
5. One hour before cooking is done, stir macaroni into contents of slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.

ground beef, red beans, onions, celery, parsley, frozen mixed vegetables, cabbage, tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, macaroni, beef broth

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=100339 (may not work)