Crock-Pot Minestrone (Vegetarian)

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.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄2  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 1/2ounce) can  kitchen-cut green beans, drained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1⁄2 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.