Springtime Crockpot Minestrone | Food Stuff

Ingredients

• 12 thin asparagus spears, stems removed and cut into thirds
• 2 (15 ounce) cans of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 8 ounces of uncooked ditalini pasta
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup of frozen sweet peas
• 1/3 cup freshly grated romano cheese + more for topping
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (6 ounce) bag of fresh spinach
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
• 3 cups water