* Exported from MasterCook * Italian Bean Soup Recipe By : Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soups Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Dried Navy Beans 2 quarts Water 1 cup Chopped Onion 1 cup Chopped Green Pepper 1 cup Chopped Carrots 1 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil 1 teaspoon Salt 1 1/2 teaspoons Oregano 1/4 teaspoon Dry Mustard 20 milliliters Garlic Minched 3 cans (8 Oz.) Tomato Sauce 1/2 cup Uncooked Whole Wheat Elbow Macaroni Sort & Wash Beans; Place in A Dutch Oven. Cover With Water 2 Inches Above Beans. Bring To A Boil. Cook Over High Heat 2 Min. Cover & Let Stand 1 Hour. Drain Beans . Add 2 Quarts Water & All Ingredients Except Macaroni. Cover & & Simmer 1 1/2 Hours OR Until Beans Are Tender, Stirring Occasionally. Add Macaroni & Cook Uncovered 10 Min. OR Until Macaroni Is Tender. (Fat 0.5, Chol. 0.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -