Momma's Amazing Macaroni and Bean Soup

Name: Momma's Amazing Macaroni and Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes, please); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 slices lean turkey bacon, chopped; 4 -5 cups chicken stock (or more, as needed) or 4 -5 cups broth (or more, as needed); 1/2-1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans; 6 -12 ounces tomato paste; 8 ounces ditalini or 8 ounces other short penne pasta, cooked just to al dente; salt, to taste

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Recipe by BigFatMomma

I was looking for a recipe for pasta e fagioli, gave up, and came up with this tasty number. I love it, and it definitely warms you up! All measurements are approximate, since, for soup, I never make it the same every time. Use your best judgement!

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₄

cup butter (no substitutes, please)
1

large onion, chopped
1

large carrot, sliced
2

garlic cloves, minced or 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
3

slices lean turkey bacon, chopped
4 -5

cups chicken stock (or more, as needed) or 4 -5 cups broth (or more, as needed)
¹⁄₂ - 1

teaspoon italian seasoning
¹⁄₄ - ¹⁄₂

teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1

(15 ounce) can cannellini beans
6 -12

ounces tomato paste
8

ounces ditalini or 8 ounces other short penne pasta, cooked just to al dente
salt, to taste