Quick 'N Easy Pasta & Bean Soup

A great pick me up for the cold days of winter and so easy and quick to put together. The bacon gives an added taste dimension.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  slices bacon, diced
• 1⁄4 cup  finely diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped carrot
• 1  clove  crushed garlic
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 6  cups chicken broth
• 1  can great northern bean, rinsed & drained
• 3⁄4 cup small shell pasta (like ditalini or shells)

Directions

1. Cook bacon in saucepan until almost done.
2. Stir in onion, celery, carrots and garlic and cook until almost tender.
3. Stir in tomatoes and cook for approximately 10 minutes.
4. Stir in broth and beans and heat to boiling.
5. Stir in pasta and cook for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or til done.
6. If soup becomes too thick, add a little water.