MACARONI & RED BEAN SOUP - a tasty filling treat..

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MACARONI & RED BEAN SOUP - a tasty filling treat...

 

 

 

1 c Red kidney beans, soaked

1 ea Onion, coarsely chopped

1 md Carrot, diced

2 ea Celery stalks, chopped

3 ea Garlic cloves, chopped

1 tb Parsley, chopped, optional

2 tb Olive oil

1 1/4 c Tomatoes, diced

1 c Tomato juice

1/2 ea Vegetable bouillon cube

8 oz Elbow macaroni

1 tb Tomato paste

1 ts Mixed herbs

Salt & pepper

 

Cook beans until tender. Cool in their cooking liquid.

Lightly saute the onion, carrot, celery, parsley & garlic in the

olive oil until softened & slightly browned. Ladle in the beans & 2

cups of their cooking liquid, the tomatoes, tomato juice bouillon

cube & macaroni. Bring to a boil & cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir

carefully.

Cover & let stand for a few minutes to allow the pasta to plump up.

Add more stock or juice if the mixture is too dry. Stir in the rest

of the ingredients & serve immediately.