Fagioli in crockpot

We really enjoyed this— nice flavors. I used GF rotini in mine and my husband used cheese tortellini in his.

Ingredients 

• 
  
• 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth I like the chicken broth flavor)
• 1/2 small green cabbage (finely chopped I like to use slaw that is already chopped (2-4 cups))
• 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced (1 cup))
• 1 medium zucchini (diced (optional))
• 1 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (prefer Italian style)
• 1 cup small pasta of your choice (or more if desired)
• 1 tablespoons balsamic vinegar during last hour
• I/2 to one tablespoon sugar during last hour
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda last hour
• Additional salt and pepper to taste

When serving top with parsley and parmigiana cheese if desired.

Directions 

Sauté onions for about 5 minutes adding garlic near end. Place in crockpot. Place seasonings, broth, cabbage, carrots, squash , carrots, kidney beans, tomatoes, zucchini in pot. Cook 8 hours on low or 4-5 on high. During last hour add sugar, balsamic vinegar and baking soda. The baking soda makes it fizz, but it will calm down in moments 🤣

Cook pasta separately and add the amounts you desire to each bowl when serving and top with parsley and grated parmigiana if desired.

Can add cooked tofu crumbles or ground beef at the end if you desire.