Britt's Minestrone

*HUBBY FAVORITE*

2 stalks celery
1/2 onion, minced
2 carrots, sliced
1 zucchini, diced
1 c. cabbage, shredded OR 2 c. spinach (wilted in just before serving - see below)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can kidney beans, drained
4 c. beef broth (or veggie broth if you want it vegetarian)
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 t. dried basil
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper

Combine all of the ingredients in a crock pot.  Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.

Before serving, mix in:
2 c. cooked elbow pasta
1/4 c. parmesan cheese, grated
& 2 c. baby spinach (opt.)