Pasta E Fagioli

1. 1

   In heavy saucepan cook bacon over medium-high heat, stirring until crisp.

2. 2

   Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat.

3. 3

   Cook onion and garlic in remaining fat until the onion is softened.

4. 4

   Add the celery, carrot, and chicken broth and simmer covered for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   In a bowl mash 1/3 of the white beans and stir into broth and bacon mixture.

6. 6

   Add the remaining whole white beans and the tomatoes; cover and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Stir in the tubetti, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.

8. 8

   If desired thin the soup with a little water at this point.

9. 9

   Let the soup stand off the heat for 5 minutes covered.

10. 10

    Stir in the parsley and serve the soup in bowls and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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