pat's Recipe

Basil and Bean Soup

Category: SOUPS/STEWS

1/2 pound dried white kidney beans or great northern beans
1 pound lean stewing meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
2 small zucchini (unpeeled), diced
2 turnips, peeled and diced
1 large potato, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
28 ounces can whole tomatoes
2 teaspoons leaf basil
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Completely soften beans.

Combine all ingredients in slow cooker; add water to cover and mix well. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours. Turn to low setting for 8 to 14 hours (or cook entire time on high setting for 5 to 7 hours).

serves 4