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Bean And Pasta Soup Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • Clean and wash the beans the night before.
  • Place them in a bowl, and cover with fresh water to soak overnight.
  • The next day, drain the beans.
  • In a saucepan, pour in 1 quart or 1 liter of water and add the beans.
  • Boil for about 20 minutes or until the beans are tender.
  • In another saucepan, pour in 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Over medium heat, add the bacon, garlic, onion, celery and carrot.
  • Saute for 4-5 minutes or until onion is soft but not brown.
  • Add the diced tomato.
  • Transfer about 1/3 of the beans to a bowl and mash the beans with a potato masher.
  • Add the mashed beans to the saucepan with their cooking water and the broth.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add pepper to taste.
  • Cook for about 20 minutes, until the ingredients are well blended.
  • Add the pasta and cook for the time indicated on the package, checking for readiness from time to time.
  • Pasta is ready when it is a little softer than al dente and remember not to overcook it.
  • Add salt if necessary.
  • Place the soup in a large serving bowl with ladle.
  • Top with the extra-virgin olive oil and serve hot with a fresh loaf of Italian bread.

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    " It was excellent "
    juels ate it and said...
    I make this sometimes with ditalini pasta. It is a very nice soup!
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