Cannellini Bean Soup(Fast, Easy And Good)

• 1/4 c. good olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped
• salt and fresh black pepper to taste
• 5 c. water
• 2 (19 oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained
• 1/4 c. sweet unsalted butter or substitute (nonfat type)
• 1 c. cooked pasta (such as ditalini or ziti, cut short), cooked al dente (optional)

1. Heat oil in large saucepan.
2. Add onion and garlic; saute until golden.
3. Add beans, water and seasonings.
4. Cook, uncovered, until boiling, stirring often.
5. Simmer over low heat, uncovered, until thick, about 1/2 hour.
6. Stir in butter.
7. Makes about 6 servings. Add cooked pasta, if desired.
8. If serving hot with pasta, pass with grated cheese and good, crunchy bread.
9. Also delicious cold without the pasta.
10. Top with additional chopped raw onions (white or green) and hot garlic bread.
11. Delicious!

olive oil, onion, garlic, red pepper, fresh parsley, salt, water, cannellini beans, sweet unsalted butter, pasta

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=319081 (may not work)