3 Bean Slow Cooker Minestrone

Source: Bush’s Beans (modified by Aimee)

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 TB minced garlic
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 tsp dried oregano
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
32 oz. vegetable stock
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, undrained
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained & rinsed
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup cooked macaroni
shredded Parmesan cheese to top, optional

1. In large slow cooker, stir together onion, celery, garlic, carrots, zucchini, oregano, tomatoes, tomato sauce, & vegetable stock. Cover & cook on low 6 hours.
2. Stir in beans, spinach, & macaroni. Cook on high for 10 minutes or until heated through. Ladle into bowls & top with Parmesan cheese.