Dump and Go Minestrone - Slow Cooker ($) (*)

*from the New Abs Diet Cookbook
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
32 ounces Chicken broth
1 can cannellini beans, drained and risned
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomateos
5 large carrots, thinly cliced
1 Cup diced Celery
2 clovest garlic, chopped
1 large onion, diced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 package whole wheat rotini or similar pasta
1 ten ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry.

1.  Dum all of the ingredients, except the pasta and spinach, into slow cooker.  Stir, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

2.  Cook pasta according to package directions.  Add to crock pot with spinach.  Cook for ten minutes.

makes 10 servings.