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Amelia's Italian Restaurant Pasta Fagioli - tubeN2 - 02-23-2005
[font "Arial"][size 4][/size][/font]Yield: 12 servings
1 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
1/2 pound diced carrots
1/4 teaspoon fresh garlic
1 pound diced onion
1 rib celery, diced
1 sprig fresh basil, chopped
1/4 pound Romano cheese
3 (10 ounce) cans white kidney beans
1 (12 ounce can diced tomatoes
Water or chicken base
Additional basil and cheese for garnish
In a large pot, brown bacon until just crisp. Add onions, carrots and basil. Simmer until carrots are soft.
Add garlic and celery and let simmer for about 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, 3 (10-ounce) cans water or chicken base. Bring mixture to a boil. Add cheese. Let soup cook for 10 minutes. Season to taste. Pour over pasta of choice.