Crock Pot Vegetarian Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups vegetable broth
2 carrots, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small zucchini, cubed
1 handful fresh kale, chopped
1/2 cup barley (dry)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas or (14 1/2 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can crushed Italian tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
grated cheese (garnish)

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except cheese in slow cooker.
Cover.
Cook on Low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Serve topped with grated cheese.