1 (15 ounce)candark red kidney beansdrained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce)can great northern white beansdrained and rinsed
1yellow onionchopped
3largecarrotspeeled, chopped
3ribscelerychopped
1potatopeeled, chopped
1cupgreen beanschopped (frozen is okay)
1cupchopped spinach(frozen is okay)
1cupchopped zucchini(frozen is okay)
4-5clovesgarlicminced
2tablespoonstomato paste
1tablespoonherbes de provence
2bay leaves
1 teaspoonkosher salt
½teaspoonground black pepper
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
4cupschicken or vegetable stockunsalted
½cupditalini pasta
Instructions
Place all ingredients into a 6 or 7 quart slow cooker, except pasta! Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for 6-8 hours.
2 chicken breasts, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, 1 (15 ounce) can great northern white beans, 1 yellow onion, 3 large carrots, 3 ribs celery, 1 potato, 1 cup green beans, 1 cup chopped spinach, 1 cup chopped zucchini, 4-5 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon herbes de provence, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
Remove chicken, shred, and return to soup.
Cook pasta separately on the side according to package direcitons.
1/2 cup ditalini pasta
When ready to serve, place a small scoop of pasta in the bottom of your bowl, then top with soup, serve, and add whatever toppings you desire (like grated parmesan, a spoonful of pesto, etc.)