Cheaters " Quick & Easy" Minestrone

"I call this cheaters minestrone because it's not quite the real thing but it is really tasty. Even the kids love it! The bean and bacon soup lend a nice subtle smoky flavor to it with just the right amount of beans. If you have a piece of Parmesan rind reserved, throw it in! Slice through the bacon before frying and you will save yourself even more time!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 20mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Slice through bacon, put in the the dutch oven and fry until crisp.
  • Remove bacon from drippings; drain on a paper towel to remove excess grease. Reserve 1 or 2 Tablespoons bacon grease; leave grease in the pan.
  • In reserved bacon grease, sauté onions until slightly translucent; add garlic and sauté an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Add carrots, celery, basil, broth, bean and bacon soup, water, tomatoes, cabbage, and zucchini.
  • Simmer for at least 60 minutes. Remove Parmesan rind.
  • In the mean time: boil water for pasta. Cook according to package directions.
  • DO NOT ADD pasta to the soup. Rinse cooked pasta with hot water to remove the starch residue and prevent sticking. Set aside.
  • Ladle hot soup over cooked macaroni; top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

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Reviews

  1. Really tasty, quick and easy to make soup. Finally found the Campbell's bean and bacon soup! The only thing I left out was the zucchini, personal preference. Definitely on my make again soon list. Served with thick sices of French bread and garden salad.
     
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Hi there! Originally CHICAGOLAND CHEF DU JOUR, I like to think of myself as a fantastic home cook with a flair for the gourmet. I have gotten & shared many recipes since I became a member in 2007. Although I have not been active in a few years, I still return to look for recipes from some of my fave chefs. Thanks to all you have helped me over the years and thanks a bunch to any and all reviews.
 
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