Springtime Minestrone with Israeli Couscous

·      1 tbsp. onion powder with white & green onions and parsley

·      1 tsp. dried oregano

·      3 tbsp. garlic infused olive oil

·      1 yellow onion, chopped

·      3 carrots, peeled and diced

·      1 green bell pepper, diced

·      1 red bell pepper, diced

·      1 tbsp. chopped garlic

·      1 – 28 oz. can Italian crushed tomatoes with oregano & basil

·      2 – 15 oz. cans small white beans, rinsed and drained

·      1 – 8.5 oz. can corn, drained

·      6 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth

·      1 – 8.8 oz package Israeli couscous

·      1 cup frozen peas

Put the first 12 ingredients (up to couscous) into a large crock pot sprayed with cooking spray.  Mix well.  Let it cook on low for 4-6 hours.

Add the peas and couscous and continue to cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.

Enjoy!