New York Corner Cafe Minestrone Soup is a blend of Italian seasonings, elbow macaroni, and cranberry beans to make this classic preparation a tasty, gluten free feast. Add Brussels sprouts and bacon to enhance your meal.
 
What you will need:
	
8 oz Sliced bacon (or 8 oz diced ham)
	
1 Purple onion, diced (optional)
	
10 cups Beef broth
	
1 pt Fresh (or 1 box frozen) brussel sprouts, quartered (or 2 cups shredded cabbage
	
29 oz can diced tomatoes
 
Cooking Instructions:
	
Pick through the beans. Remove discolored, shriveled beans and any foreign material.
	
Rinse well. Set aside until ready to use.
	
Cut bacon in 1/2 inch pieces and sauté for 10 minutes over medium heat in a 6 or 8-quart pot until nearly crisp.
	
Add onion, if using, and sauté 5 minutes.
	
Stir in contents of New York Corner Café Minestrone Mix vegetable packet and toss lightly.
	
Add beans, beef broth and water to pot.
	
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour.
	
Add tomatoes and brussel sprouts (or shredded cabbage). Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
	
Add pasta and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
	
Optional- Garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
 
Ingredients: cranberry bean, corn pasta, carrot, bell pepper, celery, basil, parsley.