Crock Pot Vegetable Soup

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cups tomato juice
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
• shredded Parmesan cheese for topping if desired

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients except the uncooked pasta and cheese to a 6 quart crock pot.
2. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours.
3. Add pasta and stir. Turn heat setting to high and cook for 20-30 minutes or until pasta is done.
4. Serve with each bowl topped with a sprinkling of cheese.