PASTA FAGIOLI (A Wonderful Italian Bean Soup)

PASTA FAGIOLI (A Wonderful Italian Bean Soup)

I love this wonderful soup. My mother-in-law recommended it to me and it has quickly become a family favorite. Of course with my husband's Italian/Sicilian heritage, he loves anything with a pasta in it.  This recipe uses my own quarts of processed tomatoes and beans, which make it even more delicious.

1 tbsp. olive oil

4 strips bacon, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 rib celery, chopped

1 qt jar stewed tomatoes, or tomato juice.

1 cup of chicken broth 

1 qt jar of pinto beans

2 tbsp. parsley, chopped

1 c. Ditalini pasta

In a large pot, saute bacon, garlic, carrot, onion, and celery, in olive oil. Add tomatoes, broth, parsley, beans and pasta. Bring to boil and lower heat to simmer for 30 minutes.