Downhillcats vegetarian minestrone

Ingredients for 6 servings:

• 400 g tomatoes, chopped with juice (400 ml)
• 1 onion(s), chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 200 g soup vegetables (carrots, celery, leeks, parsley), in very small pieces
• 1 m.-large zucchini, finely diced
• 1 can kidney beans (400ml can), without liquid, rinsed
• 100 g tomato paste
• 1 tsp, leveled salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp basil, dried
• 1 tsp oregano, dried
• 1 tsp olive oil, best
• 1,000 ml vegetable broth, seasoned
• 80 g pasta (horn pasta)
• Parmesan, freshly grated

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 8 hours; Total time approx. 8 hours 20 minutes

a recipe for the crockpot / slow cooker

This recipe is designed for a 3.5 L Crock Pot (CP). Place all ingredients, except the pasta and Parmesan, into the CP. Simmer on low for about 7-8 hours. Then switch to high, add the pasta, and stir well. Simmer for about another hour until the pasta is tender. Season to taste and serve sprinkled with Parmesan. Note: This dish can easily be prepared the day before.