Crock Pot Minestrone Soup
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 onion, chopped
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1 cup carrots, chopped
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1 celery stalk, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
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1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained, rinsed (cannellini or navy)
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3 cups fat free chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarians)
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1 oz chunk of good Parmesan cheese rind
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1 fresh rosemary sprig
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2 bay leaves
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2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
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1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
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salt and fresh pepper
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1 medium zucchini, chopped
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2 cups chopped fresh or frozen (defrosted) spinach
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2 cups cooked small pasta like ditalini or elbows (al dente)
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extra parmesan cheese to top (extra pts)
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