Sue's Minestrone

Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Browned ground turkey and crisp-cooked bacon are combined with Italian-style mixed vegetables, beef consomme, dried pasta, and a can of bean and bacon soup in this dish seasoned with oregano and basil.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
8 slices turkey bacon
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
1 (11 1/2 ounce) can condensed bean with bacon soup
3 3/4 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles

Directions

1 In a large pot over high heat, combine the meat, bacon, consomme, soup, water, tomato sauce, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
2 Add the vegetables and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. Add the egg noodles and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes.