INGREDIENTS
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1 Tbsp unsalted butter
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1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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2 slices bacon, chopped
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8-oz baby carrots, chopped
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1/2 large onion, grated
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5 cloves garlic, pressed or grated
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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1 sprig fresh rosemary
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1 dried bay leaf
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2 Tbsp tomato paste
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2 (14.5-oz) cans diced tomatoes
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8 cups low sodium chicken broth
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2 (15-oz cans) low sodium red kidney beans, rinsed
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16-oz ditalini pasta
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2 tsp kosher salt
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1 tsp fresh ground black pepper