minestrone alla milanese ~ slow cooker

Ingredients

• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) each of reduced-sodium beef broths
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup diced potato
• 1 cup coarsely chopped green cabbage
• 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
• 1 cup sliced zucchini
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup sliced fresh green beans
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 - bay leaf
• 1 can (15 1/2 oz) cannelini beans, rinsed and drained
• - grated parmesan cheese (optional)