Hearty Pasta and Bean Soup recipe can be vegan also - Thanks Isis

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I think I'll make this tonight, as I have all the ingredients. I can

either add the tofu dogs or the Boca brats.

 

Denise

 

, isis <isisdarkshade> wrote:

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> My favorite winter lunch soup.

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> Hearty Pasta and Bean Soup

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> 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)

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> 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

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> Tip: This is good with slices of tofu dogs added

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