*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                    Pasta e Fagiole Soup for Crockpot

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Crockpot                         Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        Olive oil
   1       lg           Onion -- chopped
   1       cn           White kidney beans -- drained
   5                    Garlic cloves -- chopped
   2       cn           Chicken broth
   1       c            Elbow Macaroni -- cooked
   1       lg           Can tomatoes
                        Grated cheese -- to taste
                        Chopped parsley -- to taste
                        Salt and pepper -- to taste

  Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil for a few minutes. Chop up or
  lightly process the tomatoes and place into a crockpot along with the broth
  and sauteed onion and garlic. Add the parsley and a little salt and pepper,
  cook for about 3 hours on LOW.  Then and only then add the cooked macaroni
  and beans.  Serve with a bit of grated cheese if desired. NOTE: If fresh
  garden tamatoes are available,, remove skins of 6 9 or 7 and use them
  instread of canned tomatoes. 

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