So finals are upon us, therefore I apologize for the severe lack of posts these past few weeks! I’ll just start from now though! As I sit in front of my laptop, I can hear the wind blowing outside my window, the 30 degree air drifting through the screen, my books calling to me (eager to be studied), and I can smell the minestrone cooking in the kitchen. All three of us decided that this week, crock pot soups would be most conducive to maximizing study oppurtunities. Simply throw some ingredients in in the morning and smell the goodness the whole day through; you can also simply eat when the timer goes off. Very simple, very delicious, and very good for leftovers during those 2 am cravings.
I found the recipe for this crock pot minestrone at http://vegetarian.about.com/od/vegetariancrockpotrecipe/r/croclpotminestr.htm
Ingredients Include:
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 zucchini, chopped
- 2 yellow squash, chopped
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper for taste
- 1 1/2 cups macaroni pasta
Method: Combine all ingredients excepting the pasta in the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add the pasta and cook 20-30 minutes, or to preference. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serves 6!
Enjoy everyone! Have a beautiful Christmas and happy studying to you students! God bless!
~Amanda