Forgotten Minestrone Recipe

Ingredients for Forgotten Minestrone

• 1 lb beef stew meat (cubed)
• Water
• Tomatoes
• Beef Bouillon Cube
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• Dried Parsley
• Salt
• Ground Thyme
• Ground Pepper
• 2 medium zucchini (diced)
• 1 cup shredded green cabbage
• Garbanzo Beans
• Elbow Macaroni
• Grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)

How to Make Forgotten Minestrone

1. In a slow cooker, combine 1 lb beef stew meat (cubed), 1 large onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 8 cups beef broth, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon dried basil.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours, or until the beef is incredibly tender.
3. Add 2 medium zucchini (diced), 1 cup shredded green cabbage, 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed), and 1 cup elbow macaroni.
4. Cook on high for 30-45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the macaroni is cooked through.
5. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your preference. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese.