World Famous Recipes

VEGETABLE AND BEAN SOUP 6 servings

Notes: Easy substitution:To make this soup completely

vegetarian,substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth,and

additional olive oil for the butter.

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2 (14.5) cans chicken broth

1 cube vegetable bouillon

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 (15.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 red bell pepper, finely

chopped

2 carrots, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, finely chopped

2 summer squashes (zucchini or yellow squash, about 1 pound total),

quartered lengthwise and chopped

1 (7 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (about 4 shakes) (optional)

Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker crock and mix well.Cover and cook

on LOW for 8 hrs.Stir well before serving. If desired,stir in Tabasco sauce

before serving.