Forgotten Minestrone Recipe

By asally04

One serving (without added salt and Parmesan cheese) equals 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 meat; also, 246 calories, 453 mg sodium, 33 mg cholesterol, 30 gm carbohydrate, 19 gm protein, 6 gm fat.

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced dried parsley
• 2-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground thyme
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups water
• 1 medium zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

* In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender.
* Add the zucchini, cabbage, beans and macaroni; cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese if desired. Yield: 8 servings.