Quick Minestrone

Name: Quick Minestrone
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, cut in thin strips; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1⁄4 lb mushroom, thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 1 (49 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth (I use my own homemade); 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper; 4 ounces spaghetti or 4 ounces vermicelli; 1⁄2 lb snap peas or 1⁄2 lb edible pea pods, ends and strings removed; 1⁄4 cup chopped parsley; grated parmesan cheese