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Summer Garden Minestrone (Slow Cooker)

Summer Garden Minestrone (Slow Cooker)

Summer Garden Minestrone (Slow Cooker)

Author
Sherry Maurer
Servings
Serves 10

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
  • 2 T. parsley flakes
  • 1/2 lb. bacon, chopped
  • 1 c. ham, chopped into small pieces
  • 2 cans chicken broth (14 1/2 oz each)
  • 1 qt. water
  • 1 pt. whole tomatoes
  • 1/2 c. diced celery
  • 1 c. diced raw potato
  • 1/2 c. cooked navy beans
  • 3/4 c. elbow macaroni, uncooked
  • 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Put all ingredients except macaroni and cheese in a slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook 10-12 hours on low.
  3. A half hour before serving, add macaroni and cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Replace lid. Turn on high the last half hour.
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