Quick Pasta and Bean Soup(Almost like Pasta Fagioli)

Preparation Time: 45 m inutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup diced onion

2/3 cup diced celery

1/3 cup parsey

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1 can Pork & Beans with liquid

1 cup macaroni or chili mac noodles , cooked

5 cups water

1 cup tomatoes or 1/2 cup tomato sauce

salt & pepper to taste

Directions: Saute onion, celery, parsley in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add 5 cups water, 1 cup tomatoes or sauce, salt and pepper. Bring to boil , add the can of Pork & Beans with the liquid . Simmer for 1/2 hour then add the 1 cup cooked macaroni. Heat through. Serve with parmesan cheese.

Submitted By: Chyna Starr of Crete, Illinois
Email/Web Site: LBlack7778@aol.com
Date Submitted: 12/26/2002 2:45:05 PM