Pasta Fasoli Soup(Low-Fat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground turkey or lean beef
1 large can tomatoes
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes
1 can navy beans
3 beef bouillon cubes
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 tsp. basil
1 1/2 tsp. oregano
2 cloves garlic
1/2 lb. ditalini or small elbow macaroni

Preparation

Brown turkey or beef in large pot.
Add onion and saute.
Add tomatoes, Ro-Tel, bouillon cubes, celery, carrots and seasonings; simmer 20 minutes.
Cook macaroni al dente (firm).
Add beans to soup mixture; simmer for 15 minutes.
Add pasta; allow to stand, covered, for a few minutes before serving.
A cup of water may be added to achieve correct consistency.
This is adapted from the soup served at the Olive Garden.