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Pasta & Fagioli Soup

1/2 cup minced onion

1/4 cup minced celery

1/4 cup minced carrot

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 cups chicken broth (or water)

1 or more cups water

2 cups diced potatoes 

2 cans chick peas

2 cans cannellini beans or small white beans

1 tablespoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

a sprig of fresh rosemary and a couple of sprigs of fresh thyme, finely minced

1 pound small pastas, boiled separately (I used a pasta called rombetti)

parmesan or pecorino cheese to sprinkle on top

Sautè the vegetables in the olive oil till softened. Add the chicken broth, the potatoes, one can of chick peas and one can of beans. Add the seasonings. Cook everything together for about 45 minutes, then using a stick blender, blend most of the soup to a puree. If it's too thick, add more water. Add the other can of chick peas and the other can of beans, and cook till heated through. Add the drained and boiled pasta and serve with grated parmesan or pecorino cheese.