Minestrone Soup

(3 gallons)

1 pound bacon -- diced
12 ounces chopped onions
2 cloves minced garlic
2 gallons Beef Stock
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
12 ounces cabbage -- chopped
12 ounces fresh carrots -- diced
12 ounces raw potatoes -- chopped
12 ounces celery -- chopped
3 ounces fresh spinach -- chopped
12 ounces canned cut green beans
2 pounds canned tomatoes -- diced
28 ounces canned red beans
2 ounces long spaghetti
3 ounces all-purpose flour
1 cup cold water
1/4 cup parsley -- chopped

Fry bacon until crisp. Drain. Sauté onion and garlic in a little bacon
fat until tender. Place, with bacon, in a large kettle. Add stock and
seasonings. Heat to boiling. Add vegetables and spaghetti. Simmer 45
minutes. Make a smooth paste of the flour and water. Stir into soup. Cook
10 minutes longer. Add parsley just before serving.

Yield: "3 gallons"


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