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Recipe: Minestrone Soup
Dorothy Shank, Sterling, IL
Makes 8 servings
Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 4–12 hours
Ideal slow-cooker size: 4- to 5-qt.
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 1/2 lbs. stewing meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 carrots, diced
- 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables, or your choice of frozen vegetables
- 1 Tbsp. dried basil
- 1/2 cup dry elbow noodles, vermicelli, or other pasta
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Stir well.
2. Cover. Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 5 hours.
Serving suggestion: Top individual servings with grated Parmesan cheese.
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