Pasta Fagioli Soup

Ingredients

30 ml olive oil
3 slices bacon
1 rib celery
1 onion
2 garlic
3 cans chicken broth
600 gr cannellini beans
600 gr kidney beans
1 past shells

Instructions

In large saucepan or Dutch oven,heat oil over medium heat. Add bacon, carrot, celery, onion, and garlic, Cook 7 to 10 minutes, or until bacon is cooked and vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth and white and red kidney beans, bring to a boli over high heat. Add pasta and reduced heat to medium and cook, uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked but not mushy,stirring frequently. Taste to test tenderness. Season with salt and pepper. Serves 6.