Bacon Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 lb dried red kidney beans
8 oz bacon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup thinly sliced leeks
1 cup julienne-cut carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
2 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
2 (10 1/2-oz) cans chicken broth
5 cups water
2 (14 1/2-oz) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
2 cups coarsely shredded cabbage
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1/2 (10-oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Sort and wash beans; place in a Dutch oven. Cover with water to a depth of 2 inches above beans; let soak overnight. Drain beans well; set aside.
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan. Crumble bacon, and set aside.
Add olive oil to pan; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add leeks and next 4 ingredients; saute until tender. Stir in Italian seasoning and salt; saute 1 minute. Stir in beans, chicken broth, and 5 cups water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomato, macaroni, cabbage, zucchini, and spinach. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Ladle into individual bowls. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese and crumbled bacon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	238.39 Kcal (998 kJ)
Calories from fat	98.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.94g	17%
Cholesterol	17.97mg	6%
Sodium	315.81mg	13%
Potassium	592.25mg	13%
Total Carbs	23.87g	8%
Sugars	2.77g	11%
Dietary Fiber	4.57g	18%
Protein	11.94g	24%
Vitamin C	20.1mg	33%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	55%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	124.9mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	100.13 Kcal (419 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.59g	17%
Cholesterol	7.55mg	6%
Sodium	132.64mg	13%
Potassium	248.75mg	13%
Total Carbs	10.03g	8%
Sugars	1.16g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.92g	18%
Protein	5.01g	24%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	33%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	55%
Iron	0.9mg	12%
Calcium	52.5mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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