Simple Minestrone

• 1 bacon strip, diced
• 1/3 cup smoked turkey kielbasa, quartered
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped carrot
• 2 tablespoons chopped celery
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (5-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium tomato juice
• 1/4 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup cooked elbow macaroni
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towel. In the drippings, saute sausage, onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Stir in the carrot and celery. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer or until sausage is lightly browned; drain.
2. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, tomato juice, zucchini and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in the beans and macaroni; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bacon.

bacon, turkey kielbasa, onion, garlic, carrot, celery, chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato juice, zucchini, basil, oregano, pepper, pinto beans, macaroni, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/simple-minestrone/ (may not work)