Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['vegetarian'], recipe: combine pork (ham), beans, water, bay leaves, onion and celery leaves into a large soup pot or dutch oven. bring soup to a boil then decrease heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until beans are soft. add carrots and chopped celery to pot after checking beans and cook for an additional 30 minutes. serve and enjoy.

Target recipe: cook pasta in boiling water for about 6 minutes, until al dente. while pasta is cooking, in dutch oven or 4-5 qt saucepan, heat oil. stir in onion, garlic, and green pepper. saute till tender. stir in remaining ingredients except macaroni. cover and cook for 10 minutes. when pasta is done, drain well. stir into other ingredients. heat. garnish if desired. variations: - substitute or add other vegetables such as chopped sweet red shredded carrot to sauteed veggies; substitute 1 t basil and 1 t oregano for savory, thyme, and cayenne pepper.