"To make a vegetarian version of this soup, replace the bacon with two tablespoons of olive oil and the chicken stock with vegetable stock. Add more seasoning to taste...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 strip (1 ounce) bacon, diced
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 carrots, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
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Coarse salt and ground pepper
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 cans (15 ounces each) beans, such as navy or cannellini, drained and rinsed
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4 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
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3/4 cup tubetti, ditalini, or other short, tubular pasta
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley