Basil and Bean Soup

Description

This Italian bean soup is perfect for a cool autumn night sitting around the table with family and friends. You can change up the recipe and switch out vegetables for your favourites and leave out the meat for a hearty vegetarian option.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound dried white kidney beans or great northern beans

• 1 pound lean stewing meat, cut in 1-inch cubes

• 2 small zucchini (unpeeled), diced

• 2 turnips, peeled and diced

• 1 large potato, peeled and diced

• 2 stalks celery, sliced

• 2 medium onions, chopped

• 28 ounce can whole tomatoes

• 2 teaspoon leaf basil

• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

• 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste

• 2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Completely soften beans.

2. Combine all ingredients in crock pot; add water to cover and mix well. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours. Turn to low setting for 8 to 14 hours (or cook entire time on high setting for 5 to 7 hours).