Bean And Macaroni Soup

• 1 Tbsp. corn oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 2 (15 oz. each) cans kidney beans or 3 c. red beans
• 1 Tbsp. minced parsley
• 2 Tbsp. green onion, chopped
• 4 c. liquid (bean liquid and water)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 c. cooked small macaroni, cook 8 minutes
• 2 Tbsp. imitation bacon chips or crisp bacon pieces

1. In oil saute onion, pepper and garlic 5 minutes.
2. Add tomato sauce.
3. Simmer 30 minutes.
4. Add a little water as needed.
5. Stir frequently.
6. Add drained beans, parsley, green onion and liquid (bean and water).
7. Season to taste.
8. Cook for 10 minutes.
9. Stir in cooked macaroni and simmer 5 more minutes.
10. (Cook macaroni about 8 minutes.)
11. Sprinkle with bacon.
12. Serves 6.

corn oil, onion, clove garlic, tomato sauce, kidney beans, parsley, green onion, liquid, salt, macaroni, bacon chips

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=596607 (may not work)