In 8-quart pot, heat oil ... chick peas, kidney beans, green beans, and macaroni. Simmer about 15 minutes ... cups very thick soup; add extra water or broth if you like it thinner.
Saute onion, celery and garlic ... boil. Add carrots, beans and herbs. Bring to a ... Add to boiling soup pot. Cover and simmer for ... Serve with hot Italian bread for a complete meal.
Soak 1/2 cup kidney beans overnight in cold water. In ... lean ham, chopped Italian sausage and 2 crushed cloves ... minutes. In a soup kettle heat 2 quarts of ... 1/2 cup elbow macaroni. Cook about 15 minutes ... each serving, as desired.
Heat butter in Dutch oven ... brown. Stir in macaroni, sauce mix, water, Italian seasoning and tomatoes (with liquid), ... Stir in green beans. Cover and cook 15 ... 7 1/2 cups soup.
In large saucepan, mix first ... small balls. Stir macaroni and meatballs into boiling mixture ... Stir in kidney beans. Cover and simmer 5 ... Parmesan cheese on top.