Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Brown ground beef in large skillet. Drain fat.

Add beef and all ingredients except the pasta into a large crock pot. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

Before serving, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to soup.

Serve in bowls topped with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired. Also, we love to serve this soup with crusty bread, breadsticks, or cornbread.