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                          Macaroni And Bean Soup

Recipe By     : G. Granaroli (XBRG76A)
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    Carrot -- chopped
   2      tb            Olive oil
   2      c             Small white navy beans --
                        - soaked overnight with:
   1      tb            Baking soda -- per:
   1      qt            Water
   2      cl            Garlic -- chopped
   1      lg            Onion -- chopped
   1                    Celery rib -- chopped
   1      tb            Flour
  26      oz            Beef broth (2 cans)
   8      oz            Can tomato sauce
   6      c             Water -- up to 8 c
     1/4  lb            Ditalini macaroni
   2      sl            Salt pork or bacon -- diced
                        Cheese -- grated, for serving

Soaking in baking soda and water removes the gassy effect.

Here's another soup that can feed an army and be a complete meal with
bread and salad. Soak beans overnight. Drain and rinse beans well.
Place oil in large pot and sautee salt pork. Add all vegetables and
sautee until translucent. Add flour and stir well. Add beans, broth,
water, and tomato sauce. Bring to boil and then simmer for 2 hours.
When beans are soft, taste for salt and pepper. Add pasta and simmer
until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese on the side for topping.


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