Savory Minestrone Main Dish Soup
["3 slices bacon, finely chopped", "1 c. chopped onion", "1/2 c. chopped celery", "2 large cloves garlic, minced", "1 tsp. basil leaves, crushed", "1 can beef broth", "1 can bean with bacon soup", "1 1/2 cans (soup) water", "1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained)", "1/2 c. uncooked ditalini (small tube macaroni)", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. cabbage, cut in long shreds", "1 c. zucchini squash"]
["In large saucepan, brown bacon and cook onion and celery with garlic and basil until tender.", "Stir in soups, water, tomatoes, ditalini and salt.", "Bring to boil.", "Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.", "Add cabbage and zucchini; cook 10 minutes more or until done.", "Stir occasionally.", "Makes 8 cups."]
["bacon", "onion", "celery", "garlic", "basil", "beef broth", "bean with bacon soup", "water", "tomatoes", "ditalini", "salt", "cabbage", "zucchini"]