Acini de Pepe Bean Soup (Private Selection Pasta Recipe)

This was from the back of a package of Acini de Pepe pasta and it looks very good.  I used the pasta  one time when I couldn't find the star pasta for my Star Vegetable Soup.  This recipe looks really good!  Certainly worth a try!

8 oz (1/2 pkg) Private Selection Acini de Pepe Pasta
15 oz can Kidney Beans
4 strips Bacon, cooked and chopped
1 Celery Stalk, chopped
1 sm Onion, peeled and chopped
1 clove Garlic, crushed
1 T Parsley, chopped
1 t Basil
28 oz can Chopped Tomatoes, drained
6 c Water
1 Chicken Bouillon Cube
Salt & Pepper

Place kidney beans, bacon, celery, onion, garlic, Parsley, Basil, Tomatoes and Water in large pan.
Bring to a boil and add bouillon cube and salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and cook over slow heat for 1 1/2 hours.
Raise heat and add Private Selection Acini de Pepe, stirring well.
Stir frequently until pasta is cooked but still firm, about 6 minutes.
Serve immediately.

Serves 4-6 generously.