Minestrone Soup with broth

4 ounces bacon , diced 2 tablespoons butter 4 garlic cloves , minced (I always add more!) 2 carrots , diced 1 onion , diced 1 leek , sliced 3 cups green[...]

4 tablespoons margarine 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrot 1 (19 ounce) can cannellini beans 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1 (14[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil 1 lb lean ground beef 1 lb Italian sausage 4 slices smoked bacon 2 chorizo sausages 2 sweet white onions , diced 2 -4 garlic cloves ,[...]