Nancy's Zucchini Soup

By tunes

Ingredients

• 2 Cans (14 1/2 oz) reduced sodium beef broth
• 1 can (16 oz) Kidney Beans
• 1 can (16 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 cup tubetti, or small shell pasta
• 1/2 cup garlic seasoned croutons
• 1/2 cup grated Asiago or Romano chese
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley (optional)

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

Combine bot, beans, tomatoes with juice, zucchihi, oil, garlic, dried basil and oregano in slow cooker and mix well. Cover and cook on LOW 3-4 hours.

Stir in pasta. Cover and continue cooking on LOW 1 hour or until pasta is tender.

Serve with croutons and cheese. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired.