Served as starter. Non-vegetarian dish.

Italian

1 lb Great Northern Beans (picked over)

1/3 lb Pinto Beans (also picked over)

5 quart Water

1 can Tomato paste

1 1/2 Tablespoon Salt

1 teaspoon Basil

1 teaspoon Oregano

2 1/2 Tablespoon Granulated Garlic or 1 - 1 1/2 Tablespoon Garlic powder

1 Stalk Celery cut into 3 pieces, discard later

1 cup Olive Oil

6 Carrots (grated)

2/3 lb smoked picnic Ham or 1 smoked Ham Hock

Cook beans in water for 15 minutes (boil hard until beans sink). Add in the rest of the ingredients. Keep slowly rolling boil until beans are done. (Not too soft). If soup is too thick add a little more water. Cook 1/2 lb. of small shell macaroni (al dente). Drain well, add to soup when serving. Soup should be 30% macaroni - 70% soup. When serving add parmesan cheese, pepper to taste.

Serves: 6

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