Minestrone

Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 leeks, thinly sliced (white parts only)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 cups cabbage, chopped
• 2 small zucchini, sliced
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 12 cups potatoes, diced
• 8 cups beef stock
• 1 (19 ounce) can beans (cannelini, or beans in tomato sauce)
• 1 cup small shell pasta (like ditali)
• salt & pepper