Mom's Baked Minestrone - Crockpot Style

Name: Mom's Baked Minestrone - Crockpot Style
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 20 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs stewing beef; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced garlic clove; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed beef broth; 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans water (Use the beef broth cans to measure, You can choose to use more beef broth instead of water if you li); 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning (or use basil and oregano mixture); 1 (1 lb) can tomatoes (do not drain); 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans (do not drain); 1 3/4 cups black olives (canned, pitted, reserve 1 cup liquid); 1 1/2 cups carrots, thinly sliced; 1 cup macaroni, small seashell (uncooked); 2 cups zucchini, sliced; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Submitted by Kellicipes

"This is an excellent hearty soup for any time of year, but I enjoy it most on those cold winter days. This originally was a baked soup, meant for the oven, however as busy as we get in life, my Mom decided to mix up the recipe a bit and crock pot it. It is a very simple recipe, you can add or remove vegetables and spices to your liking. Any suggestions or changes to the recipe are always welcome! Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 8hrs 20mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs stewing beef
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed beef broth
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans water (Use the beef broth cans to measure, You can choose to use more beef broth instead of water if you li)
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons Italian herb seasoning (or use basil and oregano mixture)
1 (1 lb) can tomatoes (do not drain)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans (do not drain)
1 ³⁄₄ cups black olives (canned, pitted, reserve 1 cup liquid)
1 ¹⁄₂ cups carrots, thinly sliced
1 cup macaroni, small seashell (uncooked)
2 cups zucchini, sliced
¹⁄₂ cup parmesan cheese, grated

directions

In a skillet, heat the 2 tbs Olive oil over medium heat. Brown beef for about 7-8 minutes. Remove beef, add about 1-2 cups of liquid (water or broth) onions and cook for about 5-6 minutes. Remove from stove, add beef, onions and remaining ingredients (except Parmesan cheese, this is to sprinkle on the soup after serving) in crock pot. Set for 8-9 hours on low.
**Last time we made this, we also added turnips and green beans, came out great!**.