Bev's Recipe Collection

• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 4 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 large zucchini, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 t dried thyme
• 1 t dried rosemary
• 1 t salt
• 1/2 t black pepper
• 64 oz. chicken broth
• 2 (15 oz.) cans of diced tomatoes

Place all ingredients in roaster at 200 degrees for 4 to 5 hours.

• 1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed, and mashed with a spoon or in the processor
• 3 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 C spinach leaves, chopped
• Parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)

Add beans and spinach leaves to roaster. Cook at 300 degrees for 45 minutes.  Top with Parmesan.

Adapted from foodnetwork.com