Crock-Pot Minestrone Soup – Beans and Grains

1 Med Onion — chopped

2 Med Carrots — thinly sliced

2 Stalks Celery — 1/2″ dice>>>

1 Med Red Bell Pepper — seed, 1/2″ dice

1 Med Zucchini — sliced 1/4″ thick

2 Cl Garlic — minced

2 Cans Vegetable Broth — 14 1/2 oz can

1 Can Tomatoes — crushed, 28 oz. can

2 Cans Kidney Beans — drained 15 1/2 oz.

2 Tsp Marjoram — dried

1/4 Tsp Black Pepper — ground coarsley

1 1/2 C Rice — cooked

Add all ingredients except the rice to Crock-Pot. Cover; cook on Low 8 to 10 hours [High: 4 to 5 hours]. Add the cooked rice and stir to combine. Serves 6 to 8.