Minestrone Soup

This is a simple soup.  It is another crock pot favorite.  As always fresh is best, but do what you can.

1 can red beans

1 can garbanzo beans 

1 can corn 

1 can carrots 

1 can green beans

1 28oz can diced tomatoes 

3 good sized stocks celery   

½ medium onion 

1 tbsp and 1 tsp beef base    

2 cups water 

1 ½ tsp garlic  

1/8 cup balsamic vinegar 

1/4 tsp ground oregano       

2 dashes sage

3/4 tsp cumin (this is the secret ingredient to any minestrone soup)

1/4 tsp celery seed  

7 good twists ground pepper (about 2-3 tsps)

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce  

Cook on Medium heat until celery is soft.   Add salt to taste

  I didn't want to say "Low sodium" to start cuz that can be scary, but this is virtually salt free if you by salt free cans of beans and veggies.  It tastes really good either way, but just in case you are health conscious I designed this one to be "Low Sodium" - take the salt or leave it you can't go wrong.