SLOW COOKER WHITE BEAN & TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO

 SLOW COOKER WHITE BEAN & TOMATO SOUP WITH ORZO

·        1 small onion, finely chopped (or two shallots), or ½ tsp onion powder

·        4 garlic cloves, pressed in garlic press 

·        2 carrots, diced 

·        2 tablespoons tomato paste

·        1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with juice 

·        2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed (cannellini, navy or great northern)

·        4 cups water

·        2 cans chicken broth

·        1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or just throw several wholes sprigs in)

·        1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

·        1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

·        ¼ teaspoon black pepper

·        2 cups uncooked orzo pasta

·        A squeeze of lemon

·        Parmesan cheese

 

Add all ingredients to slow cooker (except for orzo, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice). Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours. About 40 minutes before done, add orzo. When finished cooking, add a squeeze of lemon and serve with Parmesan cheese.

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