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Savory Minestrone
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 12
Yum! I was served this soup at a luncheon and begged for the recipe. It's certainly not vegetarian or low-fat but it's a good way to sneak some produce into those kids of mine and makes great leftovers for days.
Ingredients:
3 slices bacon, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 -4 cloves garlic, minced
1 -2 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (11 1/2 ounce) can bean with bacon soup
1 3/4 cups water
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
1 lb polska kielbasa
1/2 cup uncooked small tube macaroni
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cabbage, cut into long thin shreds
1 cup cubed zucchini
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan, start browning bacon.
2. Add onion, celery, garlic, and basil.
3. Cook until tender.
4. Stir in canned soups, water, tomatoes, macaroni, and salt.
5. Bring to a boil; cover.
6. Reduce hear and simmer 15 minute.
7. Add cabbage, zucchini, and kielbasa (cut in semi-circles).
8. Cook 20 minute more or until veggies are tender.
9. Stir occasionally.
By RecipeOfHealth.com