1 1/2 c. bacon, diced
1 1/2 c. onion, diced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 lg. and 1 sm. can chicken broth (or 2 qts. homemade broth)
1/2 c. diced carrot
1/2 c. diced celery
1 1/2 c. cubed raw potato
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 c. fresh or frozen your choice of any or several String beans, corn, zucchini
1/2 c. linguini or spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 c. butter
Grated cheese

Place bacon in large Dutch oven. Fry until just short of crisp. Add onion. Cook until wilted. Add tomatoes, celery, carrot, potato, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and parsley. Cover and cook about 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add extra frozen or fresh vegetables, pasta, and butter. Cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cheese. Makes a hearty meal with French bread.