Slow And Easy Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 small zucchini, halved and cut into 3/4-inch slices
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1/4 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

1. In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours.
2. Cook barley according to package directions; stir into soup. Add beans; heat through