Northestrone Soup

Description
Beans, Great Northern Dry by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
 * Serves: 6

Ingredients

 * ½ cup dry Great northern beans
 * 1 (12 ounce) can tuna, drained
 * 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed onion soup
 * 1 (15.5 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
 * ½ cup carrots, sliced
 * ½ cup celery, diced
 * ⅓ cup parsley, chopped
 * 5 cups water
 * 1 cup dry macaroni
 * 1 tablespoon/serving Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Soak beans using quick soak method and cook according to package directions; drain and set aside.
 * 2) Combine tuna, soup, tomatoes, carrots, celery, parsley, and water in a large stew pot.
 * 3) Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
 * 4) Add macaroni and beans; cook for 30 minutes.
 * 5) optional: sprinkle each serving with parmesan cheese.