Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb. salt pork or bacon, diced
• 1 onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 (15 1/2 oz.) jar extra-thick prepared spaghetti sauce
• 6 c. water
• 2 envelopes dehydrated beef broth
• 1/2 c. sliced carrots
• 1/2 c. sliced celery
• 1 large zucchini, sliced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1 (1 lb.) can kidney beans
• 1/2 c. vermicelli or small shell macaroni
• 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese