Slow Cooker Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli Soup (with Optional Ground Beef)

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp

olive oil

medium onion, diced

medium cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp

Italian seasoning

1/2

teaspon kosher salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black poepper

4 cups

vegetable broth

1/2

small green cabbage, finely chopped (4 cups)

medium carrots, peeled and diced (1 cup)

medium zucchini, diced (optional)

1 15 ounce can

kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 14 ounce can

diced tomatoes

1 cup

small pasta of your choice

2 tbsp

red wine vinegar

Additional salt and pepper

Optional toppings: Fresh basil and/or parsley, drizzle of olive oil, shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 lb

lean ground beef

1 lb

lean ground beef