Pasta e Fagioli II

1/2 cup chopped onion

1 small carrot, grated

1/4 cup chopped celery

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 pound prosciutto, finely chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

6 cups chicken broth

3 cups tomato juice

2 cups red beans

1 tablespoon dried parsley

2 teaspoons dried basil

1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar

2 teaspoons white sugar

salt and pepper to taste

1 (16 ounce) package ditalini pasta

What You Need