MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06
 
      Title: Slow-Cooker Minestrone
 Categories: Potatoes, Vegetables, Herbs, Beans, Pasta
      Yield: 4 Quarts
 
     32 oz Chicken stock
      3 c  V8 juice
      2 c  Water
      2 md Potatoes; peeled, chopped
      2    Celery ribs; chopped
      2 md Carrots; chopped
 14 1/2 oz Can diced tomatoes;
           - undrained
      1 md Onion; chopped
      3 cl Garlic; minced
      2    Bay leaves
      1 tb Italian seasoning
      1 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Pepper
     16 oz Kidney beans; rinsed,
           - drained
     15 oz Cannellini beans; rinsed,
           - drained
 14 1/2 oz Cut green beans; drained
      1 sm Zucchini; chopped
      1 c  Uncooked ditalini or other
           - small pasta
           Parmesan cheese; grated (optional)
 
  Combine the first 13 ingredients in a 5 or 6 qt slow cooker. Cook,
  covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in
  beans, zucchini, and pasta. Cook, covered, on high about 30 minutes
  longer or until pasta is tender. Discard bay leaves. If desired,
  top with cheese.
  
  Recipe by Erin Raatjes, New Lenox, Illinois
  
  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
MMMMM