Slow Cooking Thursday

I love soup when it's cold outside, and it's getting cold!  Here's a good soup recipe for these cold winter nights.

Classic Minestrone Soup

2 cans (14.5 ounce) chicken broth

1 can (15 ounce) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounce) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

2 cans (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes

6 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

12 ounces rotini pasta

1 pkg. (10 ounce) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Place broth, beans, tomatoes, carrots and seasoning in 4 quart or larger slow cooker.  Stir to combine.

Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low.

Cook pasta as directed on package.  Add pasta and spinach to cooker and stir to combine.  Cover and cook 15-20 minutes more, until heated through.

For more slow cooker recipes, visit Sandra at Diary of a SAHM.