Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 2 fresh sage leaves
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 cup diced celery
  • 12 cup diced carrot
  • 12 cup diced onion
  • 14 cup chopped tomato
  • 2 12 cups cooked white beans
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 cup small shell pasta, shapes

Method

  • Chop garlic, rosemary and sage together.
  • In pot heat oil over medium high.
  • Saute celery, carrot and onion.
  • Add garlic and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato, beans and stock, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente.
  • Drain well and set aside.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer about 1/2 of the vegetables to a food processor and puree until smooth.
  • Return to soup and stir in pasta.