Savory Minestrone

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 12 cup chopped celery
• 2 -4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 -2 teaspoon basil leaves, crushed
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (11 1/2 ounce) can bean with bacon soup
• 1 34 cups water
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
• 1 lb polska kielbasa
• 12 cup uncooked small tube macaroni
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cabbage, cut into long thin shreds
• 1 cup cubed zucchini

1. In a large saucepan, start browning bacon.
2. Add onion, celery, garlic, and basil.
3. Cook until tender.
4. Stir in canned soups, water, tomatoes, macaroni, and salt.
5. Bring to a boil; cover.
6. Reduce hear and simmer 15 minute.
7. Add cabbage, zucchini, and kielbasa (cut in semi-circles).
8. Cook 20 minute more or until veggies are tender.
9. Stir occasionally.

bacon, onion, celery, basil, beef broth, bean with bacon soup, water, tomatoes, polska kielbasa, macaroni, salt, cabbage, zucchini

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/savory-minestrone-96967 (may not work)