Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



1
x
olive oil





1
each
onion

chopped



1
each
white kidney beans

can, drained



5
each
garlic cloves

chopped



2
each
chicken stock

cans



1
cup
pasta, elbow macaroni

cooked



1
each
tomatoes

large can



1
x
cheese

grated, to taste



1
x
parsley

fresh, chopped, to taste



1
x
salt

to taste



1
x
pepper

to taste

 Saute the onion and garlic in olive oil for a few minutes. Chop up or lightly process the tomatoes and place into a crockpot along with the broth and sauteed onion and garlic. Add the parsley and a little salt and pepper, cook for about 3 hours on LOW.  Then and only then add the cooked macaroni and beans.  Serve with a bit of grated cheese if desired. 

NOTE: If fresh garden tamatoes are available, remove skins of 6 - 9 and use them instead of canned tomatoes