Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

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• 1 zucchini, chopped
• ½ cup carrots, chopped
• ½ cup white onion, minced
• 1 14-oz can of diced tomatoes
• 1 15-oz can of great northern beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 15-oz can of red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 14-oz can of green beans, drained & rinsed

Add zucchini, carrots, onion, green beans, diced tomatoes, and beans into slow cooker.

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• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp dried Basil
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp fresh parsley

Next, add all the seasonings (oregano, thyme, pepper, garlic, basil, and parsley) into the slow cooker.

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• 32 oz vegetable broth
• 1 cup water

Pour vegetable broth and water into slow cooker. Stir everything together.

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Cover and turn slow cooker on Low for 5 hours.

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• ½ cup ditalini pasta

Add pasta and cover for another 20 minutes or until desired consistency.

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(optional) serve with warm, soft or toasted whole grain bread or crackers.

Enjoy your meal!