Crockpot Minestrone

Here is a soup recipe that I made in the crockpot. It turned out to be really good! -Mom

3 cans beef broth 28oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 med. carrots, thinly sliced 1/2 c shopped onion
1/2 c chopped celery 2 med. potatoes, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves,minced 16 oz. can kidney beans, drained
2 Tblsp. parsley flakes 2-3 teas. dried basil
1-2 teas. dried oregano 1 bay leaf

Combine in slow cooker. Cook on Low 8-10 hours. Cook 1 small pkg. elbow macaroni, add to soup. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Meatball Soup

I guess I'm the next oldest, huh?
I chose a recipe that my family really likes lately. It's a good fall recipe. I sent the original recipe and then added what I like to do to tweak it a little. Let me know if any of you try it and make any changes. It seems like you could do a lot of things with it.
Julie ;0)

From allrecipes.com

Ingredients:
2 quarts water salt to taste
20 small meatballs ground black pepper to taste
2(8oz)cans tomato sauce 2 stalks celery, sliced
2 cubes beef bouillon cube 2 carrots, sliced
½ tsp dried oregano 1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp dried basil 1 cup elbow macaroni
¼ tsp dried thyme
1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add meatballs, tomato sauce, bouillon, oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper to taste, celery, carrots, and garlic, and simmer for 30 minutes.
2. Add macaroni and cook until pasta is done. Top with parmesan cheese to serve.

***This is the basic recipe. I add diced tomatoes, onion, and zucchini too.

***I cheat and use frozen meatballs. They stay together while cooking.