Secret Recipes

Roman-Style Bean Soup

• 1 Tbsp leaf lard
• 1/8 lbs salt pork, chopped fine
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1 clove garlic, chopped fine
• 1 stalk celery, chopped fine
• 2 fresh tomatoes, peeled and cut into pieces
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1 qt warm water
• 2 cup cooked whwite beans
• 1 cup elbow macaroni
• 2 tblsp grated Roman cheese

Melt lard in sauce pan, add chopped salt port, onion, garlic celery and brown well. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, warm water and beans. Cook 5 minutes. Add elbow macaroni and cook 8 minutes longer. Sprinkle with Roman cheese and serve.

Servings:

6

Source:

The Talisman Italian Cook Book