I love using my crockpot on cooler days. And come fall, I get really excited about Soup Season! :) I've started tutoring twice a week and it's easier to have a quick meal ready to go soon afterwards, instead of having to whip something up. As I was planning the meals for the week {doesn't happen often, folks!}, I remembered this yummy crockpot Minestrone recipe. I knew it would be perfect for Monday night! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! Joyce's Minestrone makes 6 servings 3 1/2 c beef broth 28 oz can crushed tomatoes 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced 1/2 c chopped onion 1/2 c chopped celery 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced 1-2 garlic cloves, minced 16 oz can red kidney beans, drained 2 oz thin spaghetti, broken into 2 inche pieces 2 tbsp parsley flakes 2-3 tsp dried basil 2-3 tsp dried oregano 1 bay leaf Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low 10-16 hours or on High 4-6 hours. Remove bay leaf and s...