Cheaters " Quick & Easy" Minestrone Recipe

Name: Cheaters " Quick & Easy" Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, cooked crisp & chopped; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 carrots, peeled and medium dice; 1/2 cup celery, sliced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 (14 ounce) can low sodium beef broth; 10 ounces condensed bean with bacon soup, Campbell's, undiluted; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice or (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice; 1 cup green cabbage, chopped; 1 cup zucchini, cubed; 1 cup ditalini or 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated at serving

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, cooked crisp & chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, peeled and medium dice
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium beef broth
10 ounces condensed bean with bacon soup, Campbell's, undiluted
1 1/2 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice or (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
1 cup green cabbage, chopped
1 cup zucchini, cubed
1 cup ditalini or 1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated at serving

1
Slice through bacon, put in the the dutch oven and fry until crisp.
2
Remove bacon from drippings; drain on a paper towel to remove excess grease. Reserve 1 or 2 Tablespoons bacon grease; leave grease in the pan.
3
In reserved bacon grease, saute onions until slightly translucent; add garlic and saute an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4
Add carrots, celery, basil, broth, bean and bacon soup, water, tomatoes, cabbage, and zucchini.
5
Simmer for at least 60 minutes. Remove Parmesan rind.
6
In the mean time: boil water for pasta. Cook according to package directions.
7
DO NOT ADD pasta to the soup. Rinse cooked pasta with hot water to remove the starch residue and prevent sticking. Set aside.
8
Ladle hot soup over cooked macaroni; top with grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, cooked crisp & chopped, 1 cup onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 carrots, peeled and medium dice, and more.

Yes, Cheaters " Quick & Easy" Minestrone falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cheaters " Quick & Easy" Minestrone

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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