On a cold day, nothing sounds better to me than soup, so I put together a pot of Minestrone that I adapted from a recipe. Measurements are approximate, and you can adjust to fit your needs. This soup freezes really well, so it's great to put some away for later.
Vickie's Minestrone Soup
Saute 1 small onion with about 4 cloves of Garlic in Olive Oil
add 6 diced slices of Canadian Bacon
add 2 cartons of Chicken Broth
1 large can of diced Tomatoes
2 sliced zucchini
1 ea. diced Green and Red Pepper
3/4 c sliced Carrots
1 Anaheim Pepper diced
1 can White Beans
1 can Black Beans
add Dill, Italian Seasoning, 1 tsp red Pepper Flakes
2 Bay Leaves
simmer for 1 hour
1/2 hour before serving, add 1/2 c. Orzo
serve with a handful of fresh Spinach
top with Parmesan cheese
Serve with Olive French Bread...Yummy!