Minestrone Soup

• 6 c. beef stock
• 1 c. Rose or dry white wine
• 1/4 lb. cut bacon
• 1 can kidney or garbanzos
• 2 c. shredded raw cabbage
• 1 c. diced potatoes
• 1 c. diced carrots
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 lb. stewed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper
• 1 c. diced zucchini (optional)
• 1 sausage link, cooked (optional)
• 1/4 lb. elbow macaroni
• 1/4 c. chopped parsley
• 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

1. In large kettle combine all ingredients except the last 3. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
2. Stir occasionally.
3. Add macaroni.
4. Cook 45 minutes more.
5. Before serving, stir in parsley and cheese.

beef stock, white wine, bacon, kidney, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, clove garlic, tomatoes, italian seasoning, salt, zucchini, sausage, elbow macaroni, parsley, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=291743 (may not work)