More Than Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 slices bacon, bite size pieces
1 c. onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 small carrot, chopped
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 28 oz. can of peeled Italian style tomatoes
1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped
6 c. chicken broth
1 10 oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 10 oz. can cannelloni white beans, drained and rinsed
1 9 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1 1/2 c. small seashell shaped pasta
Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Saute bacon in large, heavy pot for 5 minutes, until crisp. Cut into bite size pieces. Add onion and celery to bacon and drippings. Cook until vegetables are soft, but not brown, about 5 minutes.