Crock-Pot Minestrone (Vegetarian)

LexingtonMom's Note:

Kind of a cross between classic minestrone and a tomato-based vegetable soup. I like to prep ingredients the night before, then just dump into pot along with the broth (and water if needed) before leaving for work.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ½ yellow squash , cut in half-moon slices
• 2 carrots , sliced
• 1 stalk celery , sliced
• 1 medium onion , cut in thin wedges
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans , drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans , drained
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can kitchen-cut green beans , drained
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• water , to cover
• 3 ounces spaghetti , broken into thirds

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except spaghetti in crock pot.
2. Cook on low for 7 to 9 hours.
3. About 30 minutes before serving, turn heat to high setting and add spaghetti. Ready when noodles are soft.