Crockpot Minestrone

This tasty dish is a perfect complement to a summer sandwich or warms you up great in the winter. It goes together quickly, and helps you get in those extra veggies (and fruits... because tomatoes are really a fruit...).

Veggie Minestrone - Modified from Fix-it and Forget-it

2 C chicken broth

1 - 15oz can tomato sauce + 1 can water

1 tsp. basil

1/8 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. oregano

pepper, to taste

2 medium carrots, sliced

2 ribs celery, chopped

1 C fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 C beans (we used great white northern)

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)

1 C rotini pasta (whole wheat)

Combine all ingredients, except pasta, in the crockpot.




Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add pasta about 20 minutes before serving, and cook on high until pasta is done.

This post is linked to Slow Cooking Thursday hosted by Sandra.