Minestrone Soup

Total Time: 7 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 cup ham, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas
• 1 cup corn kernel
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup celery, diced
• 1 1/2 cups frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (1 frozen block)
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 medium potato, diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup shell pasta, cooked according to package directions

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients except macaroni and parmesan cheese in slow cooker.
• 2 add a little water if chicken broth does not cover.
• 3 cook on high 1 hour, then switch to low 6 to 8 hours, or until vegetables are tender.
• 4 30 minutes before serving, add macaroni. serve soup with parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top or served on the side.