Easy Minestrone
3 slices bacon, chopped (or use 3 tbsp bacon bits + 2 tsp olive oil)
1 c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped celery
1 can Campbell's bean & bacon soup
1 can Campbell's beef broth
18 oz water
1/2 tsp salt
1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes or stewed tomatoes, broken up
1/2 c pasta
1-2 c diced zucchini
1-2 c shredded cabbage
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp shredded basil leaves, optional
Brown bacon (or bacon bits and olive oil), onion, celery, garlic & basil. Add soup, broth, water, tomatoes, salt, macaroni, zucchini & cabbage. Bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes or until zucchini is cooked.