Authentic Minestrone alla Milanese Recipe | Italian Comfort Food

INGREDIENTS

1 cup diced potato 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 cup coarsely chopped green cabbage 1 cup sliced zucchini 3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup sliced fresh green beans 3/4 cup coarsely chopped celery 3/4 cup water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary 1 bay leaf 1 can (about 15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except cannellini beans and cheese in 5-quart slow cooker; mix well. Cover; cook on LOW 5 to 6 hours.
2. Add cannellini beans. Cover; cook on LOW 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
3. Remove and discard bay leaf. Garnish with cheese, if desired.

This recipe appears in: Italian NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Fiber 5 g Carbohydrate 23 g Total Fat 4 g Calories from Fat 27 % Calories 135 Protein 8 g Sodium 242 mg DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 1/2 Vegetable 1-1/2 Starch 1