4 oz. bacon (or 1/3 c. vegetable oil)
1 1/2 c. diced onions
1 1/2 c. diced celery
2 c. scallions
1 med. green pepper, diced
9 c. water
1 c. shredded lettuce
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. diced carrots
1 1/2 c. diced eggplant
1 1/2 c. diced potatoes, peeled
1 1/2 c. diced zucchini
1 c. string beans
2 c. spinach (frozen or fresh)
1 pressed clove garlic

Cut bacon into 1/2 inch pieces. Fry in large frying pan until sizzling. Cook 5 minutes until crisp. Add onions, celery, scallions, pepper. Saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add water, salt, all other vegetables (except lettuce and spinach). Bring to a boil. Add spices. Lower heat, cover, simmer 45 minutes. Add lettuce, spinach and cook 15 minutes.