Tuscan Minestrone

Ingredients

1½ gallons prepared Chicken Base of your choice
2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
¾ tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp. fresh oregano, chopped
1 tsp. Roasted Garlic Base
2 bay leaves
6 tomatoes, peeled and medium diced
8 oz. cabbage, julienne
8 oz. green peppers, medium diced
8 oz. zucchini, medium diced
8 oz. yellow squash, medium diced
8 oz. celery, medium diced
1 lb. onion, medium diced
4 oz. pancetta, small diced
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. Pesto Sauce
1 lb. ditalini, cooked and drained
8 oz. white beans, cooked and drained

Instructions

(yields approximately 1¾ gallons)

Sauté the pancetta in the olive oil until crisp. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towel. Add vegetables and No Added MSG Roasted Garlic Base and sauté until tender. Add the herbs and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the prepared Chicken Bases and simmer for 5-10 minutes. Finish by adding the crispy pancetta, Pesto Sauce, cooked pasta and beans.