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    Bean & Macaroni Soup


    Source of Recipe


    Dancer

    Recipe Link: http://www.recipezaar.com

    List of Ingredients




    2 (16 ounce) cans great northern beans
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
    1 cup onions, coarsely chopped
    2 cups carrots, sliced
    1 cup celery, coarsely chopped
    1 clove garlic, minced
    3 cups cut-up peeled fresh tomatoes or 1 1/2 lbs canned whole tomatoes, cut up
    1 teaspoon dried sage
    1 teaspoon dried thyme
    1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    fresh ground black pepper
    1 bay leaf, crumbled
    4 cups cooked elbow macaroni

    Recipe



    1. Drain beans and reserve liquid, rinse beans.
    2. Heat oil in a 6-quart kettle; add mushrooms, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and saute for 5 minutes.
    3. Add tomatoes, sage, thyme, oregano, pepper, and bay leaf.
    4. Cover and cook over medium heat 20 minutes.
    5. Cook macaroni according to directions on package using unsalted water.
    6. Drain when cooked.
    7. Do not overcook.
    8. Combine reserved bean liquid with water to make 4 cups.
    9. Add liquid, beans, and cooked macaroni to vegetable mixture.
    10. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer until soup is throughly heated.
    11. Stir occasionally.

    YIELD: 16 Servings

 

 

 

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