1 small onion, choppped
2 tsp minced garlic if you like garlic
4 cans vegetable stock
1 can Rotel, with liquid
1 can pinto beans, drained
4 oz macaroni, uncooked (I like whole wheat)
1 box frozen spinach - you can put it in still frozen
salt & pepper to taste
Parmesan cheese

Put everything in the slow cooker, except cheese. Cook on low 4-5 hours.
Serve with Parmesan & french bread.