Minestrone

Minestrone

1/4 lb. bacon, ¼ inch dice.

1 can (19 ozs.) tomatoes

2 onions, small dice

1/2 cup cooked chick peas

1 clove garlic, crushed  

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1/2 cup diced celery, (with leaves)

1/4 tsp. oregano

1/4 cup minced parsley

       Salt

1 cup diced escarole

1/2 cup fancy macaroni

1 cup diced cabbage (large dice)

Cayenne

6 cups water      

1 lb. hot Italian sausage, sliced and fried

1 1/2 cups cooked, dried beans  

       Grated parmesan cheese  

1. Brown bacon and onion in soup pot. Add remaining raw vegetables; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add water, beans, tomatoes, chick peas, herbs and 2 tsps. salt.

3. Bring to boil; cover and simmer 30 minutes.

4. Add macaroni and cook 10 minutes, or until tender.

5. Add salt and cayenne to taste. Serve topped with sausage and cheese. Makes, about: 3 quarts.©Al (Alex-Alexander D. Girvan. All rights reserved.