Harvest Minestrone

Name: Harvest Minestrone
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 c. minced parsley; 1 1/2 tsp. basil; 1 tsp. oregano; 2 sliced carrots; 2 cubed potatoes; 2 cubed turnips; 2 medium zucchini, cubed; 1/4 head cabbage, shredded; 2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes, chopped; 12 rounded tsp. instant beef bouillon, dissolved in 3 qt. water; 1 pkg. frozen peas; 1 c. elbow macaroni; 1 (16 oz.) can Great Northern beans; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper

19 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. minced parsley
1 1/2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
2 sliced carrots
2 cubed potatoes
2 cubed turnips
2 medium zucchini, cubed
1/4 head cabbage, shredded
2 (1 lb.) cans tomatoes, chopped
12 rounded tsp. instant beef bouillon, dissolved in 3 qt. water
1 pkg. frozen peas
1 c. elbow macaroni
1 (16 oz.) can Great Northern beans
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions

1

Fry bacon; drain and chop.
2

In bacon fat, saute for 5 minutes the next 6 ingredients.
3

Add the following 5 ingredients and saute for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4

Add tomatoes and beef bouillon mixture.
5

Bring to boil and reduce heat.
6

Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7

Stir in remaining ingredients with reserved bacon.
8

Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
9

Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese.
10

Makes 7 quarts.