Ingredients :
- 2 cups (500 mL) carrots, sliced
- 2 cups (500 mL) celery, diced
- 2 cups (500 mL) green beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 russet potato cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 cans (15 ounces) red beans, drained
- 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 cups (1500 ml) vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 and a half tablespoons of Italian spices
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper flakes
- 1 zucchini sliced into rounds
- 1 and a half cups of dough (ditalini, macaroni or alphabet dough)
- 2 cups (500 mL) baby spinach
- Grated parmesan (optional)
Preparation :
- Add the carrots, celery, green beans and potatoes to your slow cooker.
- Add preserves, broth, bay leaves and spices.
- Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the zucchini, spinach and pasta.
- Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan.