Bean And Cabbage Soup
Really any kind of beans can be used in place of the white kidney beans, but we like those the best. You can make this using all broth if desired. I like to add in the carrots towards the end of the cooking time, as i find they become too soft, but of coarse you may add them in at any time. I have even thrown in some leftover chicken or turkey towards the end of cooking time...serve the soup with large crusty buns to dip in the broth, you will love this, it is delicious!!
Steps
In a large dutch oven or stockpot , cook bacon until crisp.
Add in onion , garlic and celery.
Stir for 5-6 minutes.
Add in cabbage.
Add in water , broth , tomatoes tabasco sauce and tomato soup.
Bring to a boil , reduce heat and simmer covered for about 50-60 minutes.
Stir in beans and cooked shells.
Heat though for about 5 minutes.
Serve topped with parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
bacon, onions, fresh garlic, celery, cabbage, water, chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato soup, tabasco sauce, sugar, salt and pepper, white kidney beans, pasta shells, carrots, parmesan cheese