Quick Minestrone

Name: Quick Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, cut in thin strips; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 carrots, thinly sliced; 1 (49 1/2 oz.) large can chicken broth; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1/4 tsp. white pepper; 4 oz. vermicelli; 1/2 lb. snap peas; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; Parmesan cheese

15 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, cut in thin strips
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 (49 1/2 oz.) large can chicken broth
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. white pepper
4 oz. vermicelli
1/2 lb. snap peas
1/4 c. chopped parsley
Parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a 5-quart kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until it begins to brown.
2

Mix in onion, mushrooms, garlic and carrots. Cook, stirring, until onion is soft.
3

Add broth, tomatoes, salt, basil, thyme and pepper.
4

Bring to boiling.
5

Cover.
6

Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.