Pasta And Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 oz. bacon, diced
2 carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, mashed
3 (14 oz.) cans chicken broth
2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
3/4 tsp. dried marjoram
1/2 tsp. dried sage
1/2 tsp. each: salt and pepper
1 c. uncooked macaroni
1 (19 oz.) can chickpeas
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen kale
grated Parmesan

Preparation

In stockpot, heat oil.
Add bacon.
Saute until golden.
Add carrots, onion and garlic.
Cover.
Cook 5 minutes until soft. Add broth, tomatoes with juice and seasonings.
Heat to boiling; add pasta.
Cover.
Cook 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Add chickpeas, their liquid and kale; heat through.
Pass cheese.