Lazy Day Beef & Vegetable Soup

• 2 1/2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2 cans reduced sodium beef broth 14 to 14-1/2 ounces each
• 15 ounces chickpeas rinsed, drained
• 14 1/2 ounces no salt added diced tomatoes undrained
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning dried
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 cup ditalini pasta uncooked
• shredded romano cheese optional

1. Combine beef, broth, chickpeas, tomatoes, water, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in 4-1/2 to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker; toss to coat well. Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours or on LOW 8 hours. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.)
2. Stir in mixed vegetables and pasta. Continue cooking, covered, 1 hour or until beef and pasta are tender. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Stir well before serving. Serve with cheese, if desired.

beef stew meat, beef broth, chickpeas, salt, water, salt, pepper, mixed vegetables, pasta, romano cheese

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Lazy-Day-Beef-_-Vegetable-Soup-1089439 (may not work)