Ingredients
- 3 garlic (cloves)
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube
- 1 c kidney beans (red)
- 1 c tomato juice
- 1 1/4 c tomatoes
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 tb olive oil
- 1 tb tomato paste
- 1 ts mixed herbs
- 1 tb parsley
Salt & pepper Cook beans until tender. Cool in their cooking liquid. Lightly saute the onion, carrot, celery, parsley & garlic in the olive oil until softened & slightly browned. Ladle in the beans & 2 cups of their cooking liquid, the tomatoes, tomato juice bouillon cube & macaroni. Bring to a boil & cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir carefully. Cover & let stand for a few minutes to allow the pasta to plump up. Add more stock or juice if the mixture is too dry. Stir in the rest of the ingredients & serve immediately.