Cabbage Soup with White Beans & Noodles

Directions

Spray Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray.

Add oil, heat over Medium-High heat until hot.

Add cabbage and onion; cook 6 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently.

Add water, noodles, bouillon and beans; mix well.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, place several layers of microwave-safe paper towels in Microwave-safe plate.

Place bacon slices in single layer on towels, cover with more towels.

Microwave on High for 4 to 4½ minuts or until crisp.

Blot to remove excess grease; remove from paper towels.

Cool slightly; crumble and set aside.

Remove Dutch overn from heat; stir in salt, ladle soup into 4 individual soup bowls.

Sprinkle each serving with bacon. pass vinegar to be stirred into soup as desired.