Minestrone de la HonestRD

This is a delicious, low-calorie soup to make in your Crock Pot!  It makes 8-10 servings and is super tasty with a little garnish of shredded Romano cheese!  One cup of Minestrone de la HonestRD (without cheese) is 118 calories, 5.5 grams of protein, 18 grams of carbohydrate, 4 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of fat.  The perfect side dish to warm you up and accompany a nice salad or sandwich!

• 1 cup of diced red potatoes
• 1 cup of chopped carrots
• 32 ounces of beef broth
• 2 cans of diced tomatoes, undrained (14 1/2 ounces each)
• 1 cup of chopped cabbage
• 1 cup of sliced zucchini
• 1 cup of chopped onion
• 3/4 cup of fresh green beans
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup of chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can of cannellini beans, rinsed & drained (15 ounces)

1.  Combine all of the ingredients, except for the cannellini beans, in the Crock Pot & mix well.  Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
2.  Add the cannellini beans.  Cover & cook on LOW for 1 additional hour.
3.  Remove and discard the Bay Leaf.  Serve the soup with the shredded Romano cheese, if desired.