Vegetable Soup with basil

1/4 lb lean bacon , chopped (optional) 1 lb ground beef salt pepper oregano basil 1/3 cup olive oil 1 onion , chopped 1 large carrot , cut in 1/2-inch dice 1[...]

1/4 lb lean bacon , chopped (optional) 1 lb ground beef salt pepper oregano basil 1/3 cup olive oil 1 onion , chopped 1 large carrot , cut in 1/2-inch dice 1[...]

1 (10 ounce) can chickpeas 1 (8 ounce) can sweet peas 1 (8 ounce) can green beans 1 (10 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1/2 small zucchini , chopped 1 -2 carrot ,[...]

2 small leeks , white part only 1 large potato , peeled 1 small onion 2 stalks celery 1 medium zucchini 12 green beans 2 medium carrots , peeled 6 tablespoons[...]