Easy Recipes

Vegetable Minestrone

Ditch the can for an authentic taste that's easy to make.

4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
4 cups tomato juice
1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 medium celery stalks, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
28 ounces, or 2 cans, of diced tomatoes, un-drained
1 1/2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
- Shredded parmesan cheese, if desired

Mix all ingredients except pasta and cheese in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Stir in pasta. Cover and cook on high heat setting 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.