"In 'Soup Makes the Meal' by Ken Haedrich..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter or 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1 rib celery, finely chopped
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1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
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1 medium parsnip, peeled and grated
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1 medium all-purpose potato, grated
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5 1/2 cups beef stock or 5 1/2 cups chicken stock
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1 cup diced ham
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1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave (or 1/2 t. dried)
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup uncooked alphabet noodles
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1 cup cooked cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
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1/2 cup canned tomato puree or 1/2 cup tomato juice