Pasta E Fagioli Soup

Warm up with a bowl of this delicious Ham Bone Soup a hearty, comforting dish perfect for chilly days. It’s easy to make and packed with flavor!

• Ingredients:

1. 1 Ham Bone
2. (3) 14 1/2 oz cans chicken broth
3. (2) 15 oz cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
4. (1) 28 oz can tomato sauce
5. 2 celery stalks, chopped
6. Carrots, chopped
7. 1 or 2 onions, chopped
8. Garlic, minced
9. Oregano, basil, salt & pepper to taste
10. 1 or 2 bay leaves
11. 1 to 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta (dry)

1. Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, add the ham bone, 2 cans of chicken broth, cannellini beans, tomato sauce, celery, carrots, onions, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
2. Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 8-10 hours.
3. Prepare Pasta: About 30 minutes before serving, boil the ditalini pasta separately.
4. Finish Up: Add the cooked pasta to the soup and stir. Use the reserved can of chicken broth to adjust the consistency if needed. Let sit for about 30 minutes before serving.

Enjoy a bowl of this comforting soup with some crusty bread!