>From the Copy Kat recipes website... ~~~~~
Roman Holiday Soup Created by Jim Hatfield, Tuesday, 14 August 2007 Description Great for chilly weather and better the 2nd day Ingredients 1 Cup chopped onion 1 ½ Cup sliced carrots 1 Tbl olive oil 1 ½ Cup sliced green beans, frozen, canned or fresh ½ Cup uncooked macaroni 6 Cups defatted chicken broth Approx. one large can of College Inn broth ½ tsp salt 1 8-oz can of tomato sauce 1 6-oz can tomato paste 2 cloves garlic, crushed OR garlic powder 2 Tbl Italian seasoning blend 1 Tbl grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tbl vegetable oil 2 Tbl cornstarch 3 Tbl cold water 1 15oz can flavored diced tomatoes (Garlic & Herb) 1 15oz can white northern beans, Rinsed & Drained Directions 1. In large saucepan, sauté onion and carrots in olive oil until onion is translucent 2. Add green beans, macaroni, broth and salt. Bring to boil and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and macaroni is cooked. 3. In medium bowl, combine tomato paste, garlic, Italian seasoning & cheese. Slowly whisked in oil. 4. (I just stir in with fork) Ladle some of the soup/broth into bowl (warming it up & blending) 5. Stir mixture into soup Pot. 6. Dissolve cornstarch in water and stir into soup, boil for 1-2 minutes) reduce to medium heat until soup has thickened slightly. 7. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and white beans and heat through. OPTIONAL: Eckrich smoked sausage, sliced thin, or Shrimp. Ladle into bowl and top with grated parmesan cheese. ~~~~~~~~~~ Rhonda G in Missouri Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/a_place_for_chatting_and_friends/ Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/awesomeswapsandmore/?yguid=301586139 Owner of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Rhondas_Recipe_Exchange/?yguid=301586139 All are looking for new members!!! ____________________________________________________________________________________Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on Yahoo! TV. http://tv.yahoo.com/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]