Minestrone

* 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
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1/4 pound bacon -- diced
2 onions -- sliced
2 cups cabbage -- chopped
1 cup escarole -- chopped
1 cup celery -- chopped
2 carrots -- sliced
1/2 cup parsley -- chopped
1 clove garlic
12 cups water
1 can navy beans -- drained
1 can garbanzo beans -- drained
1 can tomatoes
1 tablespoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 cup macaroni

Brown bacon and onions in deep kettle.

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

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

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