Sue's Minestrone

This is a good make-ahead recipe. In fact, I usually let it sit in the fridge for a few days before I reheat it! Feel free to experiment with the mixed vegetables. I use the Italian-style mixed veggies. Serve with warmed foccacia or French bread for dipping.

• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 436 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 ¾ cups water
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
• 8 slices turkey bacon
• 1 (11.5 ounce) can condensed bean with bacon soup

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Add the vegetables and simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. Add the egg noodles and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes.