Minestrone Soup
["3 slices bacon, chopped", "1 c. onion, chopped", "1/2 c. celery, chopped", "2 garlic cloves, chopped", "1 tsp. basil", "1 c. beef broth", "1 c. bean with bacon soup", "1 1/2 c. water", "1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes", "1/2 c. macaroni", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. cabbage (optional), chopped", "1 c. zucchini (optional), chopped"]
["Saute bacon and add onion, celery, garlic and basil.", "Stir in soup.", "Bring to boil; heat 15 minutes.", "Add cabbage and zucchini. Cook 10 minutes.", "Makes 8 cups."]
["bacon", "onion", "celery", "garlic", "basil", "beef broth", "bean with bacon soup", "water", "tomatoes", "macaroni", "salt", "cabbage", "zucchini"]