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Minestrone




Source of Recipe


The Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever


List of Ingredients




„h 6 cups vegetarian chicken style or beef style stock
„h 28 ounces canned diced peeled tomatoes
„h 2 cups sliced carrots -- (5 or 6 medium)
„h 1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
„h 3 large celery ribs -- sliced
„h 1 large onion -- chopped
„h 3/4 pound red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
„h 1 tablespoon dried basil
„h 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
„h 2 garlic cloves, crushed through a press
„h 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
„h 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
„h Salt and garlic pepper
„h Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)


Recipe



1. In a 6-quart electric slow cooker, mix together the stock, tomatoes with their liquid, carrots, green beans, celery, onion, potatoes, dried basil, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
2. Cover and cook on the low heat setting about 8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir in the fresh basil and olive oil. Season with salt and garlic pepper to taste. Pass a bowl of grated Parmesan cheese on the side, if desired.
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS