Slow Cooker Minestrone

By Stephoppor

Ingredients

• Slow Cooked Minestrone
• 1 lb Beef Chuck, boneless cut in 1/2 “cubes
• 2 (14 1/2 oz) cans Tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, diced and undrained
• 2 (14oz) cans Beef Broth
• 1 (15oz) can Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15oz) can Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Carrots, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 cup Bow Tie Pasta, uncooked
• 1 Yellow Sumer Squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
• Salt and Pepper
• Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Preparation

Step 1

In a 5-5 ½ quart slow cooker combine beef, undrained tomatoes, broth, beans, carrots, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8-9 hours or high heat for 4-4 ½ hours. Add pasta and squash to cooker, if using low heat setting, turn to high heat setting continue to cook for 30-45 minutes or until pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper; top with parmesan cheese.