Macaroni And Bean Soup
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beans
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

1 medium carrot chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups small white navy beans
1 medium celery stalk chopped
1 tablespoon flour
1 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
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 Cup grated cheese for serving diced
 

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 sautee salt pork. Add all veggies and sautee 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 toppin