minestrone soup

3 slices bacon/chopped*optional
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 tsp. basil leaves
2 cloves minced garlic
1 can beef broth
1 can bean and bacon soup
1 1/2 cans water
1 16 oz can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup ditalini (small tube pasta)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 16 oz. can kidney or pinto beans (drained)
1 cup shredded cabbage
1 cup cubed zucchini

brown bacon, cook onion and celery with garlic and basil until tender. stir in soups, water, tomatoes, pasta and salt and beans. bring to a boil. cover. reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. add cabbage and zucchini. cook 10 minutes more till done, stirring occasionally.