Recipe: Forgotten Minestrone (crock pot)

FORGOTTEN MINESTRONE

1 lb lean beef stew meat
6 cups water
1 (28 oz). can tomatoes with liquid, cut up
1 beef bouillon cube
1 medium onion; chopped
2 tbsp minced dried parsley
2 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1 1/2 tsp ground thyme
1/2 tsp pepper
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
2 cups finely chopped cabbage
1 (16 oz.) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 cup small elbows or small shell shaped macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup parmesan cheese; grated (for serving, optional)

In a slow cooker, combine beef, water, tomatoes, bouillon, onion, parsley, salt, thyme, and pepper.

Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours or until meat is tender.

Add zucchini, cabbage, beans, and macaroni; cook on high, covered, 30-45 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender.

Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Servings: 8
From: Marsha Ransom of South Haven, MI
Source: Taste of Home magazine, July 1994