Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        olive oil
   1      large         omion -- chopped
   1      can           white kidney beans -- drained
   5                    garlic cloves -- chopped
   2      cans          chicken broth
   1      cup           elbow macaroni -- cooked
   1      large         can tomatoes
                        grated cheese -- to taste
                        chopped parsley -- to taste
                        salt and pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil for a few minutes. Chop up or lightly process the tomatoes and place into a crockpot along with the broth and sauteed onion and garlic. Add the parsley and a little salt and pepper, cook for about 3 hours on LOW. Then and only then add the cooked macaroni and beans. Serve with a bit of grated cheese if desired. NOTE: If fresh garden tomatoes are available, remove skins of 6 or 7 and use them instead of canned tomatoes. Oh Mama Mia!