Minestrone Main Dish Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 can beef broth
1 can bean with bacon soup
1 1/2 cans water
16 oz. can tomatoes
1/2 c. uncooked pasta
1 c. cabbage thin shreds
1 c. zucchini, cubed

Preparation

In large saucepan, brown bacon, onion, celery, garlic and basil until tender.
Stir in soups, water, salt, tomatoes and pasta.
Bring to boil.
Cover.
Reduce heat.
Simmer for 15 minutes.
Add cabbage and zucchini.
Cook 10 minutes more or until done.
Stir occasionally.
Makes 8 cups.