Hearty Pasta and Bean Soup recipe can be vegan also

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My favorite winter lunch soup.

 

Hearty Pasta and Bean Soup

 

8 ounces pf pasta (penne, spirals or your fav)

1 large celery stalk thinly sliced

1 small onion chopped

1 garlic clove squeezed

1 cup shredded carrots

2 cups vegetable broth

dash of liquid smoke

1 can (14 1/2 oz) tomatoes crushed (don't drain)

1 can cannellini or any white bean, rinsed & drained

1/2 cup loosely packed parsley or cilantro leaves

1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (optional)

 

Cook pasta according to package directions, leave a little al dente.

While pasta is boiling, saute celery, onions, carrots and garlic for 4 to 5

mins in a small amount of oil. Add broth, liquid smoke, tomatoes and their

juice. Stir in beans and parsley or cilantro. heat to a boil, stir in the

pasta and ladle into bowls.

Top with grated Romano or Parmesan if desired.

Serves 4

 

Tip: This is good with slices of tofu dogs added

 

 

 

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