Pasta and White Bean Soup - OLDWAYS - Cultural Food Traditions OLDWAYS – Cultural Food Traditions

Ingredients

• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese rind
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup whole wheat ditalini (small tube-shaped pasta)