Bean, Ham and Pasta Soup Recipe

Name: Bean, Ham and Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pinto beans dried, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 pound ham hock smoked and chopped; 1 medium onions finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 223 cups chicken broth double strength; 3 cups water; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/2 cup spaghetti broken in 1 inch pieces or bowtie pasta or shells; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup pinto beans dried, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound ham hock smoked and chopped
1 medium onions finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
223 cups chicken broth double strength
3 cups water
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 cup spaghetti broken in 1 inch pieces or bowtie pasta or shells
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
In a large bowl, combine the beans and enough water to cover by 2 inches.
2
Let stand overnight; drain well.
3
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
4
Add the ham, onion, and celery and cook, stirring often until lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute.
6
Add the chicken broth, stirr ing to scrape up the browned bits on the bottom of the skillet.
7
Transfer to a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
8
Add the drained beans, water, and tomato paste.
9
Cover and slow cook until the beans are tender, 7 to 8 hours on Low or 4 to 5 hours on High.
10
Stir in the pasta, salt, and pepper.
11
Turn heat to high and cook until pasta is tender, about 30 to 60 minutes.
12
Using a large spoon, crush enough of the beans against the sides of the slow co oker to reach the consistency you like.
13
Serve immediately.

22436

kcal

Calories

550

Fat

Carbs

4167

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pinto beans dried, rinsed and drained, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 pound ham hock smoked and chopped, 1 medium onions finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Bean, Ham and Pasta Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bean, Ham and Pasta Soup

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