Minestrone Soup with romano

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]