Pork and Bean Minestrone Soup
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth, canned
- 1/2 cup cooked ham, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano (optional)
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni, raw
- 1(14ounce)can pork and beans in tomato sauce
Directions
Combine all ingredients except macaroni and pork & beans in a large saucepan.
Bring to a boil. Stir in macaroni.
Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until macaroni is tender.
Add pork & beans and heat thoroughly.
Add additional liquid if necessary. (I use the water drained from boiling potatoes for making soups, gravies, sauces).