Minestrone Soup with vegetables

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 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[...]

1 1/2 lbs shin beef , with bone 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup dried navy beans , soaked overnight 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 5 quarts water 1 medium potato 2[...]

3 carrots , peeled and trimmed 1 onion , chopped 1 stalk celery , chopped 6 cloves garlic , chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley 1/2 lb lean salt pork (can be[...]

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[...]

1 1/2 lbs shin beef , with bone 2 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup dried navy beans , soaked overnight 1 tablespoon parsley flakes 5 quarts water 1 medium potato 2[...]