Roman holiday soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupChopped onion
cupSliced carrots
1tablespoonOlive oil
cupSliced green beans
½cupUncooked macaroni
6cupsDefatted chicken broth
½teaspoonSalt
14cupsTomato paste
2clovesGarlic, crushed
2tablespoonsChopped fresh basil or 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
6tablespoonsGrated parmesan cheese
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1tablespoonCornstarch
2tablespoonsCold water
2cupsDrained, canned or cooked white beans

Directions

1. In large saucepan saute' onion and carrots in olive oil until onion is translucent.

2. Add green beans, macaroni, broth and salt. Bring to boil and simmer about 10 minutes or until veggies are tender and macaroni is cooked.

3. In medium bowl, combine tomato paste, garlic, basil and cheese.

Slowly whisk in oil.

4. Stir mixture into stew pot. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into soup over medium heat until soup has thickened slightly.

5. Stir in white beans and heat through.