MINESTRONE FOR MICROWAVE 
4-6 strips bacon, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 leek or 1 med. onion, diced
1 med. zucchini
2 carrots
4 mushrooms
2 potatoes

Saute bacon, garlic, and onion on high for 2 minutes. Slice zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, and potatoes in processor and add to bacon and onion. Cover pot and cook 12 minutes on high.

Add a pinch of basil and oregano, 1 can of lima beans or butter beans or pinto beans and liquid, 1 large can of crushed tomatoes, 2 tablespoons powdered chicken stock, and 1 1/2 cups water.

Do not cover; cook on high 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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