Minestrone Soup

2-3 tablespoons olive oil

1 cup chopped sweet onion

1 cup chopped carrots

1 cup chopped celery (tops too)

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 slice turkey bacon, diced (optional)

26 ounces  canned crushed tomatoes

8 cups low sodium chicken broth

19 ounces canned cannellini beans, rinsed and well drained

½ cup dry red wine

Heat olive oil over medium heat in large heavy pot. Add the garlic and cook about one minute. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook 2- 4 minutes. Add the bacon and continue to cook until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the canned tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer. Add the beans and wine and simmer for approximately 30 minutes.