Step 1

FIRST STEP:In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat the olive oil and add in the celery and onions

Step 3

Cook until onions are translucent

Step 5

SECOND STEP:Add in the seasonings and cook for 5 minutes

Step 7

Add the tomato sauce, the chicken broth and tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes

Step 9

THIRD STEP:Add pasta and cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente

Step 11

Add the can of beans with juice, stir to combine and heat through

Step 13

FOURTH STEP:Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving

Step 15

Can be served with bread sticks or a crusty slice of bread.

Step 17

FIFTH STEP:Pasta can also be cooked separately and placed in the bowl prior to the soup, this will prevent soggy mushy pasta in the leftovers.

Step 19

Serve with a sandwich, roasted vegetables or any type of salad.

Step 21

Enjoy!