Forgotten Minestrone

• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground thyme
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups water
• 1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1. In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender.
2. Add the zucchini, cabbage, beans and macaroni; cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until macaroni and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle servings with cheese if desired.

meat, tomatoes, onion, parsley, salt, ground thyme, pepper, water, zucchini, cabbage, garbanzo beans, elbow macaroni, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/forgotten-minestrone/ (may not work)