minestrone soup

Deliciously tasty minestrone soup, warm and comforting for any day. Yum Yum!

Ingredients:

• I b. pancetta or bacon, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 4-6 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 4 small carrots, diced
• 3 cups white sweet potatoes, diced
• 4 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes (we use Rotel)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Hot sauce for some heat
• 1 T Italian seasoning

Directions:

•  In a large soup pot, brown the pancetta or bacon over medium-high heat until it starts to brown.
•  Add the diced onion, and cook for 5-7 minutes.
• Add the garlic, celery, carrots, and sweet potatoes, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and tomatoes, then cook until the veggies are soft, stirring occasionally (approximately 20)
• Add salt pepper and hot sauce, serve

Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Serves: 5-6