Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. basil
1 c. beef broth
1 c. bean with bacon soup
1 1/2 c. water
1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes
1/2 c. macaroni
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. cabbage (optional), chopped
1 c. zucchini (optional), chopped

Preparation

Saute bacon and add onion, celery, garlic and basil.
Stir in soup.
Bring to boil; heat 15 minutes.
Add cabbage and zucchini. Cook 10 minutes.
Makes 8 cups.