Pasta Fagioli Soup
2 teaspoons oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 cups tomato broth or equal parts tomato juice and water
12 ounces Randall Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
salt (to taste)
1 cup small whole wheat shells or macaroni
5 cups shredded spinach or lettuce
grated Parmesan cheese
Heat oil in a 5-quart pot and sauté garlic, onion, and celery for 5 minutes, or until onion is softened. Add broth and Randall Beans, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. If beans are not tender, cook until they are. Add salt as needed.
Add pasta, cover, and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add greens, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Serve, adding cheese to taste at the table.
Serves 8 as a soup or 4 as a main course.