Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 2 14.5-oz. cans no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added red beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped parsnips
  • ⅔ cup red wine or low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 cups thinly sliced stemmed kale (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instruction

  • In a 5- to 6-qt. slow cooker combine the first 13 ingredients (through rosemary).
  • Cover and cook on low 8 to 9 hours (or high 4 to 4½ hours). Stir in kale (if using) the last 30 minutes of cooking. Before serving, stir in vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with additional fresh thyme or rosemary.