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The Best Minestrone Soup Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

The Best Minestrone Soup

A hearty and flavorful minestrone soup featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices turkey bacon
  • 1 cup chicken ham, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced
  • 1 cup pasta (such as ditalini)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add olive oil to the pot, then add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, and pasta. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
  6. Stir in chicken ham, cooked bacon, Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey bacon and chicken ham.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables according to your preference.

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