Pasta Fagioli Soup

olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 can white kidney beans, drained
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cans chicken broth
1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked
1 large can tomatoes
grated cheese to taste
chopped parsley to taste
salt and 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.