Quick Minestrone
["2 slices bacon, cut in thin strips", "1 large onion, chopped", "1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced", "1 clove garlic, minced", "2 carrots, thinly sliced", "1 (49 1/2 oz.) large can chicken broth", "1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. dried basil", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "1/4 tsp. white pepper", "4 oz. vermicelli", "1/2 lb. snap peas", "1/4 c. chopped parsley", "Parmesan cheese"]
["In a 5-quart kettle, cook bacon over medium heat until it begins to brown.", "Mix in onion, mushrooms, garlic and carrots. Cook, stirring, until onion is soft.", "Add broth, tomatoes, salt, basil, thyme and pepper.", "Bring to boiling.", "Cover.", "Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes."]
["bacon", "onion", "mushrooms", "clove garlic", "carrots", "chicken broth", "tomatoes", "salt", "basil", "thyme", "white pepper", "vermicelli", "peas", "parsley", "Parmesan cheese"]