Country Italian Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced

1 cup chopped onion

3 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth

1 can (28 oz.) CONTADINA® Crushed Tomatoes with Italian Herbs

½ cup sliced green or ripe olives

¼ tsp. ground black pepper

1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, drained

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) CONTADINA® Recipe Ready Diced Tomatoes

½ lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (optional)

Preparation

Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat, 3 minutes or until crisp; drain.

Add onion; cook 3 minutes or until soft.

Add chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, olives, pepper, beans, and diced tomatoes.

Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, if desired.