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.