Northestrone Soup

Description

Beans, Great Northern Dry by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• ½ cup dry Great northern beans
• 1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed onion soup
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
• ½ cup carrots, sliced
• ½ cup celery, diced
• ⅓ cup parsley, chopped
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup dry macaroni
• 1 tablespoon/serving Parmesan cheese (optional)

Procedures

1. Soak beans using quick soak method and cook according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Combine tuna, soup, tomatoes, carrots, celery, parsley, and water in a large stew pot.
3. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
4. Add macaroni and beans; cook for 30 minutes.
5. optional: sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.