Crock-Pot Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup lentils
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 1/2 cup black-eyed peas
• 1 quart beef broth
• 1 quart water

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped

• 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 2 tablespoons italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 4 bay leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1

   Combine beans, broth, and water in a large crockpot and cook on high for 4-5 hours or until beans are tender.

2. 2

   Add remaining ingredients and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until vegetables are tender.

3. 3

   Yummy topped with grated parmesan cheese.