“FORGOTTEN” MINESTRONE

Ingredients
- 1 beef bouillon cube
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoon minced dried parsley
- 2 ½ teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoon ground thyme
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 medium zucchini (thinly sliced)
- 1 can (16oz.) garbanzo beans (drained)
- 1 cup uncooked small elbow or shell macaroni
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
- Directions
- In a slow cooker combine beef, water, tomatoes, bouillon, onion, parsley, salt if desired, thyme and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until meat is tender.
- Add zucchini, cabbage, beans and macaroni; cook on high, covered, 30-45 minutes more or until vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle individual servings with parmesan cheese if desired.

