Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    carrot chopped
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   2      cups          small white beans -- (navy)
   2      cloves        garlic chopped
                        (soaked overnite with 1 tb
   1      large         onion chopped
                        baking soda in 1 qt water-
   1                    celery stalk chopped
                        removes the gassy effect)
   1      tablespoon    flour
   2      13 oz can     - beef broth
   1      8 ounce can   tomato sauce
   6      cups          water -- (6 to 8)
     1/4  pound         ditalini macaroni
   2      slices        salt pork or bacon
                        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 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