Cannellini Minestrone

From: “Crock Pot” Recipe Collection

Very good topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread!

4 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 oz) can tomato-vegetable juice
2 cups escarole, cut into ribbons
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped potatoes
1/4 cup dried cannellini beans, sorted and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 ounces uncooked ditalini pasta

1. Place all ingredients, except pasta, in 5-quart crock-pot. Stir well to combine. Cover; cook on low 6 to 8 hours or on high 4 to 6 hours.

2. Add ditalini and stir again. Cover; cook 20 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 servings