BEST MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in soup pan. Cook carrots, onion and spinach 5 minutes. Add water, cubes, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, green beans, bay leaf and salt and pepper to taste. In blender, puree parsley, garlic, basil and bacon. Stir into soup. Cover, bring to boil, cook over low heat for 45 minutes. Add macaroni and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes more, or until macaroni is tender. Serve with parmesan.