Crockpot Autumn Vegetable Minestrone

Ingredients

• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz.) vegetable broth (or beef or chicken)
• 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 3 medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 3 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 tsps dried marjoram leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 pepper
• 1 cup uncooked instant rice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions

Mix all ingredients except rice and basil into 3-1/2 - 6 quart crock.

Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in rice. Cover and cook on low for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in basil.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Just Crockpot Recipes
Submitted By: Marlen
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Crockpot Autumn Vegetable Minestrone