Italian Pasta Fagiola Soup Mix And Recipe - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Bean and Spice Mix
3/4 cup great northern bean
3/4 cup pinto beans
3/4 cup red beans
1/4 cup dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons instant minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 cup dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups small shell pasta (shell, bowties or ditalini)
Soup Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, cho
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 lb ham, cubed (or Italian Turkey Sausage )
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, chopped
4 cups chicken stock (or 4 cups water)

Preparation

In a large soup pot ( or crock pot ) saute carrots, celery, and ham in olive oil.
Add tomatoes, chicken stock( or water) and bean and spice mix.
Bring to a boil. Cover partially, and reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender.
Cook pasta until al dente.
To serve:.Place pasta in the bottom of bowls and spoon hot soup over the pasta. Garnish with Parmesan Cheese.