"This is a wonderfully easy slow cooker soup recipe. It has been a favorite with our family for years. I got it from my Aunt Micki in California and tweaked the original for my taste buds." – CINDERELLA DANIELS, DULUTH, GA

15 MINUTE PREP TIME, 3 TO 8 HOURS COOK TIME. SERVES 6 TO 8

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 (15 oz.) cans cannelloni beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 (32 oz.) box chicken broth 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp.dried oregano
• 1 tsb. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place chicken on bottom of slow cooker; add carrots, celery and garlic.
2. Add beans, tomatoes with juice and chicken broth.
3. Add all the spices.
4. Stir everything together and cover, cooking on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours (or until chicken is tender).
5. Remove chicken breasts, shred and return to pot; stir.
6. Makes 6 to 8 chunky bowls of yummy soup.