*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                                Minestrone

Recipe By     : Freeze With Ease copyright 1965
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Freezer Meals                    Soups & Stews

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  lb            Bacon -- diced
   2                    Onions -- sliced
   2      c             Cabbage -- chopped
   1      c             Escarole -- chopped
   1      c             Celery -- chopped
   2                    Carrots -- sliced
     1/2  c             Parsley -- chopped
   1      cl            Garlic
  12      c             Water
   1      can           Navy beans -- drained
   1      can           Garbanzo beans -- drained
   1      can           Tomatoes
   1      tb            Oregano
   1      ts            Basil
   1 1/2  tb            Salt
   1      c             Macaroni

Brown bacon and onions in deep kettle.

To the bacon and onions add: cabbage, escarole, celery, carrots,
parsley, garlic, and water. Simmer 40 minutes.

To this mixture add the navy beans, garbanzo beans, tomatoes,
oregano, basil, and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer
10 minutes. Add macaroni. Cook 10 minutes or until macaroni is almost
tender. Chill quickly; freeze. To serve, defrost completely, heat if
necessary to remove from container. Heat slowly until dissolved;
adjust seasonings.


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