Minestrone Soup with basil

1 ounce butter 1 gallon chicken stock 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 bay leaf 1/2 lb carrot (1/2-inch cubes) 1/4 lb Tomato (1/2-inch cubes) 1/4 lb celery (1/2-inch[...]

32 ounces canned white navy beans , drained 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup yellow onion , chopped 2 teaspoons garlic , chopped 3 celery ribs , thinly sliced[...]

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[...]

1 1/2 lbs mild Italian sausage 1 1/2 lbs hot hot Italian sausages 5 cooked hamburger patties (cut into cubes) 3 tablespoons olive oil 10 cups water 1 liter[...]

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 ,[...]

2 lbs ground beef , browned 2 cups onions , diced 2 cups celery , diced 2 cups carrots , diced 2 large potatoes , diced 2 cups cabbage , diced 2 cups green[...]

1/4 cup red lentil 1/4 cup split peas 1/4 cup barley 1/3 cup beef bouillon granules 2 tablespoons parsley flakes 3 tablespoons onion flakes 1/3 teaspoon thyme[...]

1 1/2 lbs shin beef , with bone 1 cup dried navy beans , soaked overnight 5 quarts water 2 tablespoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups chopped onions 1 garlic[...]

2 lbs Italian sausage 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion , peeled and diced 1/2 lb carrot , peeled and chopped into coins 2 small zucchini , halved and[...]