Minestrone (Meatless)(Low In Fat, Crock-Pot Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. water
3 c. chicken broth
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery with tops, sliced
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 c. shredded cabbage
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. vermicelli or elbow macaroni
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans
1 tsp. oregano
1 zucchini, sliced

Preparation

Place all ingredients in crock-pot except zucchini.
Stir to mix thoroughly.
Cover and cook on low 10 to 16 hours (high 4 to 6 hours).
During last hour, add zucchini.
Turn crock-pot to high and cook 1 hour.
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.