Sue's Minestrone
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
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1 pound ground beef
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8 slices turkey bacon
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1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef broth
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1 (11 1/2 ounce) can condensed bean with bacon soup
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3 3/4 cups water
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
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1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
Directions
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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.
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Add the vegetables and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. Add the egg noodles and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes.