This is a comforting soup that is nourishing and tasty. It makes a good amount for leftovers too.
- 1 cup pancetta or bacon, diced*
- 2 carrots, diced*
- 2 stalks celery, diced*
- 1 small onion, diced*
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 can white beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 medium can tomato sauce
- 1 medium can diced tomatoes (with Italians seasonings if available)
- 1 1/2 cups small pasta (ditalini is traditional)
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
- Italian parsley and grated or shaved Parmesan to garnish
Put pancetta, diced vegetables, garlic, salt, and black pepper in large crock pot on high for 1-2 hours; then add all ingredients except pasta and reduce heat to low. (If you are in a hurry, you can cook the meat and veggies on the stove, then put in the crock with all the other ingredients.) Cook an additional 5-6 hours, then add pasta and turn heat to warm or off (test…
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