Minestrone

By: Casey Christensen

3 slices of bacon
1 clove garlic
1 medium onion
1/3 c. parsley
2 stalks celery
2 carrots, diced
1 potato, diced
1/2 medium head of cabbage, sliced
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. salt
1 can kidney beans or white beans
2 quarts water
2 Tbl. Beef bouillon
1/2 c. bowtie pasta

Fry bacon, (the recipe says don't drain grease, but I still do), add garlic, onion, parsley, celery, carrots, potato, and cabbage. Sauté for 20- 25 minutes stirring often, until vegetables are tender but crunchy. Add tomatoes, basil, salt, and beans, water & beef bullion. Simmer about 45 minutes. Add noodles until cooked about 10-12 minutes.