Rustic Italian Pasta Soup

Serves 8

1 tbs olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup sliced carrot

1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped

2 garlic cloves, crushed

14 1/2 oz chicken broth

1 3/4 cup water

28 oz camellini beans (white kidney)

15 oz kidney beans

1 1/2 tsp dried italian seasoning

1/2 tsp hot sauce

1/4 tsp pepper

6 oz ditalini pasta

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. In medium heat, cook oil, onion, carrot, green pepper, garlic till tender

2. Add veg broth and water, canned tomatoes, beans, italian dressing, hot sauce, pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, simmer 20 min. Stirring occasionally

3. Add pasta. Cover and cook 10 - 15 min