Olive garden pasta roma soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
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2cansGarbanzo beans; drain 16 oz.
6slicesBacon; cook, drain; chop
cupOlive oil
¾cupOnions; dice
1cupCelery; dice
¼teaspoonGarlic; mince
1cupCarrots; julienne
cupCanned tomatoes; drain dice
1quartChicken broth
½teaspoonBlack pepper
teaspoonGround rosemary
2tablespoonsFresh parsley; chop
½cupMiniature pasta dry bowties cook

Directions

Add bean to food processor and process using on/off pulse until beans are well mashed. Scrape down sides as necessary. Reserve. Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Add carrots, onions, celery and garlic and saute for 5 minutes on medium heat. Add remaining ingredientss except pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes. Keep warm. Add pasta to finished soup and serve immediately.

Source: The Olive Garden.