MOMMA'S AMAZING MACARONI AND BEAN SOUP

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I was looking for a recipe for pasta e fagioli, gave up, and came up with this tasty number. I love it, and it definitely warms you up! All measurements are approximate, since, for soup, I never make it the same every time. Use your best judgement!

Provided by BigFatMomma

Categories     Beans

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter (no substitutes, please)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 slices lean turkey bacon, chopped
4 -5 cups chicken stock (or more, as needed) or 4 -5 cups broth (or more, as needed)
1/2-1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans
6 -12 ounces tomato paste
8 ounces ditalini or 8 ounces other short penne pasta, cooked just to al dente
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan.
  • Saute onions, carrots, bacon and garlic for 5 minutes.
  • Add stock and seasoning, stir, and bring to a boil.
  • Boil until carrots and onions are tender.
  • Add beans, and return to a boil.
  • Whisk in desired amount of tomato paste and lower heat to a simmer.
  • Add pasta, and simmer until desired tenderness.
  • Serve with parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.5, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 828.5, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 15.5

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