Macaroni And Bean Soup

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	1

Ingredients:

1	medium	carrot chopped
2	tablespoons	olive oil
2	cups	small white beans -- (navy)
2	cloves	garlic chopped
1	large	onion chopped
1	medium	celery stalk chopped
1	tablespoon	flour
26	ounces	beef broth
8	ounces	tomato sauce
6	cups	water -- (6 to 8)
1/4	pound	ditalini macaroni
2	slices	salt pork or bacon
1	package	grated cheese for serving
1	medium	carrot chopped
2	tablespoons	olive oil
2	cups	small white beans -- (navy)
2	cloves	garlic chopped
1	large	onion chopped
1	medium	celery stalk chopped
1	tablespoon	flour
26	ounces	beef broth
8	ounces	tomato sauce
6	cups	water -- (6 to 8)
1/4	pound	ditalini macaroni
2	slices	salt pork or bacon
1	package	grated cheese for serving

Preparation:

Here's another soup that can feed an army and be a complete meal with bread and salad. Soak beans overnight. Drain and rinse beans well. Place oil in large pot and sauté‚salt pork. Add all veggies and sauté‚until translucent. Add flour and stir well. Add beans, broth, water and tomato sauce. Bring to boil and then simmer for 2 hours. When beans are soft, taste for salt and pepper. Add pasta and simmer until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese on the side for topping