Minestrone Soup

Tonight I made my grandma's recipe for Minestrone Soup, and it was delicious (as always) so I thought I'd share it on here! :)

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp. basil (or Italian seasoning)
1 can beef broth
1 can Bean & Bacon soup
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 ½ soup cans of water
½ cup macaroni (any kind)

Cook bacon, onion, celery and garlic. Add 2 soups, water, and can of tomatoes; bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Add macaroni; when halfway done add zucchini till done. Add salt and pepper to taste.


[What I did a little differently: I used 4 slices of bacon, about 1/2 a cup of onions instead of 1 cup, and 1 1/2 cups of beef broth made from bouillon instead of canned broth]