Pasta And Bean Soup

Satisfying And Inexpensive!

Ingredients:

1 19 ounce can cannellini beans

1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes

3 stalks celery, diced

2 medium cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon prepared garlic

2 cups chicken stock

2 Tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup uncooked pasta

1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or flat leaf parsley

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:  


Drain and rinse beans.  Place beans, tomatoes (with liquid), celery, and garlic in a soup pot.  Add chicken stock.  Cover and bring to a boil.  Simmer for 15 minutes, breaking up tomatoes with the side of a spoon.  Add oil, pasta, and basil and return to a boil.  Boil, uncovered, for 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked.  Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve in large soup bowls with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Serves 2 to 3