OLD FASHIONED MINESTRONE SOUP 
1/4 lb. bacon, diced
2 onions, sliced
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 c. each sliced carrots & celery
1 tbsp. dried parsley
1 c. chopped cabbage
1 c. cooked beans
1/4 c. macaroni
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes
1/2 c. canned peas
6 c. water
6 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
Salt & pepper to taste
1/4 c. broken pieces spaghetti

Brown bacon and onions; add garlic, celery, carrots, parsley and cabbage. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then add beans (any kind), tomatoes, peas, broth (made with water and beef bouillon cubes). Add seasoning and bring to a boil and simmer 30 minutes. Add macaroni and spaghetti and cook 10 minutes more until all is heated.

 

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