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Recipe Added:  10/23/2014

Step 1: Cook bacon in a large pan over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes with their juice, rinsed beans, broth, water, and 1 tsp salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Stir in the pasta and cook until just slightly underdone. Turn off the heat, stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle individual bowls with extra herbs, if desired, and grated Parmesan before serving.

This soup can be prepared through Step 1, cooled, covered, and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat over low heat before proceeding with Step 2.

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