Slow Cook Garden Soup

Slow Cook Garden Soup


1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 C Chopped Green bell pepper
1 C chopped onion
1/2 C sliced celery


Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add pepper, onion and celery. Cook and stir until onions are translucent. ( Your kitchen will smell so good) Transfer to slow cooker.

                                                        1 can (141/2 ounces) Tomatoes diced with basil, garlic,
                                                            and oregano             
                                                        1 can (151/2 ounces) Navy beans drained and rinsed
                                                        1 med. Zucchini, chopped
                                                        1 C frozen cut green beans, thawed
                                                        2 can chicken broth ( 14ounces each)
                                                        1/4 tsp. Garlic powder

Add Tomatoes with juice, navy beans, zucchini, green beans, broth and garlic powder.  Cover, cook on low 7 hours or on high for 31/2 hours.

                                                        1 pkg. refrigerated  fully cooked sausage or cheese filled tortellini
                                                        3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
                                                        Grated Parmesan or Asiago cheese

Turn slow cooker to high, add tortellini or Sausage and cook 20-25 min. until pasta is tender. Stir in basil. Garnish with cheese.

For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.
A time to be born and a time to die.

A time to plant and a time to harvest.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Enjoy the harvest time.