Another Minestrone Soup for Crock Pot

A true Minestrone Soup done in the crock pot.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2 (15 1/2ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 6  cups chicken broth or 6  cups beef broth
• 28  ounces diced tomatoes
• 2  cups  sliced carrots
• 1⁄2 lb fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 3  large celery ribs, sliced
• 1  large  chopped onion
• 3⁄4 lb  red potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1  tablespoon dried basil
• 2  teaspoons  dried Italian seasoning
• 2  garlic cloves, pressed through a garlic press
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
•  salt and pepper
•  grate parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a 6 quart slow cooker, mix together the chicken or beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, green beans, celery, onion, potatoes, dried basil, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
3. Stir in the fresh basil and olive oil.