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                      OLIVE GARDEN PASTA ROMA SOUP

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Pasta
               Pulses and                       Soups

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       -WALDINE VAN GEFFEN
                       -VGHC42A-----
  2       cn           Garbanzo beans -- drained --
 16                    Oz
  6       sl           Bacon -- cooked and drained
                       --
                       Chopped
    1/3   c            Olive oil
    3/4   c            Onions -- diced
  1       c            Celery -- diced
    1/4   ts           Garlic -- minced
  1       c            Carrots -- julienned
  1 1/2   c            Canned tomatoes, drained --
                       Diced
  1       qt           Chicken broth
    1/2   ts           Black pepper
    1/8   ts           Ground rosemary
  2       tb           Fresh parsley -- chopped
    1/2   c            Minature pasta dry bowties
                       Cooked

 Add bean to food processor and process using on/off
 pulse until beans are well mashed. Scrape down sides
 as necessary. Reserve. Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Add
 carrots, onions, celery and garlic and saute for 5
 minutes on medium heat. Add remaining ingredientss
 except pasta and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a
 simmer and cook stirring occasionally for 20 minutes.
 Keep warm. Add pasta to finished soup and serve
 immediately. Source: The Olive Garden.

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