pasta fagioli (italian bean soup)

Categories: Soups; Pasta; Italian
Yield: 4 Servings

Measure	Ingredient
1	Carrot; chopped
1	Onion; chopped
1	Rib celery; chopped
4	Strips bacon; chopped
1	Clove garlic; chopped
1 tablespoon	Olive oil
1 can	Tomatoes; chopped (28 oz.)
1 can	Chicken broth; not condensed
1½ cup	Water
1 can	White beans; (19 oz.)
2 tablespoons	Parsley; chopped
½ cup	Ditalini pasta; cooked

In a large pot, saute carrot, onion, celery, bacon and garlic lightly in olive oil. Add tomatoes, water and broth. Simmer for ½ hour. Add parsley, beans and pasta. Heat through.