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FlavorSeal Minestrone

Cooking With Rania - "Hearty Soups and Sandwiches"
KDKA Pittsburgh Today Live 1/30/2013

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FlavorSeal Minestrone

INGREDIENTS

1 Flavorseal Rich and Hearty Gravy Liner
1 pound Round Steak — cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
6 cups Water
1 - 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 medium onion chopped
1 medium zucchini — thinly sliced
1 16 ounce can garbanzo beans — rinsed & drained
1 cup elbow macaroni — or small shells
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Unfold liner and place into slow cooker, gently pushing sides so liner is evenly spread out. Fold unseasoned side of bag over slow cooker edges to hold in place.
Add to cooker; beef, tomatoes, onion. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-9 hrs or until meat is tender.
Approximately one hour before serving add sliced zucchini, beans and macaroni; cook on HIGH covered for additional 45-60 min.
Sprinkle individual servings with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.