Quick Minestrone Recipe
Is it you or the aroma of Quick Minestrone that you are making that has dragged me to the kitchen?, were my partner's words. Stop ruminating and make this Quick Minestrone right now!
Summary
Ingredients
5 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 jar (15 ounces) spaghetti sauce
6 cups water
2 teaspoons beef soup base, or use
2 or 3 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup sliced carrots
2 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 small zucchini, cut in thick slices or chunks
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained
1/4 cup macaroni (vermicelli or alphabets)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
In a heavy kettle, saute bacon until slightly crisp. Add onion slices and garlic; cook until onion is transparent. Add spaghetti sauce, water, soup base, celery, carrots, cabbage, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, and then simmer gently on low heat 30 minutes. Add zucchini and simmer another 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add beans, macaroni, and parsley, and simmer another 30 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
