Pasta Fagioli Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 (32 ounce) box low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water

• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 lb ditalini
• 4 carrots, peeled and sliced into coins

• 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 lb capicola (spicy Italian ham)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

3. 3

   Stir in broth, water, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add pasta and carrots. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Stir in beans, Capicola, salt, and pepper. Heat through.

6. 6

   Serve warm topped with Parmesan cheese if desired.