This document provides a recipe for making minestrone soup. It lists the ingredients needed which include vegetables like onions, carrots, celery and potatoes as well as bacon, stock, tomatoes, cabbage, herbs and pasta. The method describes how to prepare the vegetables and bacon, fry them in oil, add the stock and other ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer for 10-20 minutes until the pasta is cooked, serving topped with parmesan cheese if desired. Tips suggest using seasonal vegetables and adding beans.