Kate: Fagioli Soup (Fawj-OH-lee)

Fagioli Soup
(Fawj-OH-lee)

1 c dried navy beans
8 c water
1 tb ketchup
1 tb salt
¼ tsp pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp oregano
¼ tsp basil
1 bay leaf
1 c tiny pasta shells (or any noodles, really)

Combine first 9 ingredients in large pot; bring to boil. Cover and simmer slowly for about 2 hours, till beans are tender. Discard bay leaf.
Add raw pasta. Simmer till tender, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally; if too thick, add water.

Super easy, super delicious! ~Kate (of Golden Grain Farm)