 INGREDIENTS 4 strips bacon 1 large white onion A few stalks celery 2 envelopes of Lipton onion soup mix Minced red chili pepper (optional, and if you do … remove the seeds!) Small can Hunt’s tomato sauce 1 large can vegetarian refried beans 1 medium can great northern white beans 1 cup dry red wine Medium pasta shells or elbow macaroni (3 large handfuls) 8 cups of water (or more for thinner soup) Olive oil TO MAKE IN LARGE POT Stack 4 strips bacon, slice into small strips Chop onion, chop celery Pepper May also add minced red chili pepper if desired (remove the seeds!) Fry and mix above in small amount of olive oil until onions turn clear and add 8 cups of water and Lipton soup mix Bring to boil, add refried beans – stir until smooth, reduce heat. Add tomato sauce Add pepper (no salt) Add pasta or macaroni Cook slowly – partially covered pot Add 1 cup dry red wine and great northern white beans Finished when pasta/macaroni is cooked Salt to taste Serves 6 to 8 Prep time 30 to 40 minutes See also
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