1 lb. bacon, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
2 Tbsp. tomato puree or leftover sauce
2 cloves garlic
pepper to taste
3 to 4 c. peeled, chopped potatoes
1 onion, chopped
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped celery
2 to 3 qt. chicken stock or water and bouillon
1 Tbsp. parsley
1 Tbsp. basil
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
4 oz. broken spaghetti

Brown bacon. Add next 10 ingredients. Cover and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes. Add green beans, peas and spaghetti and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.