Florentine White Bean Soup With Pasta Recipe

Name: Florentine White Bean Soup With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package dried great northern beans (about 2 1/2 cups); 16 cups water (or more); 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled,plus; 3 cloves garlic, peeled,chopped; 1 stalk celery, cut in half; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped (about 3 cups); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 3/4 cup tubettini pasta or 3/4 cup elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package dried great northern beans (about 2 1/2 cups)
16 cups water (or more)
5 cloves garlic, unpeeled,plus
3 cloves garlic, peeled,chopped
1 stalk celery, cut in half
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, in juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 cup tubettini pasta or 3/4 cup elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)

1
Place beans in large pot.
2
Add enough cold water to cover beans by 3 inches.
3
Let stand overnight.
4
Drain beans well.
5
Return to pot.
6
Add 16 cups water, 5 unpeeled garlic cloves, and celery stalk.
7
Bring mixture to boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Add onions and 3 chopped garlic cloves and saute until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
10
Add tomatoes with juices, rosemary, sage, and celery salt to mixture, stirring to combine.
11
Add vegetable mixture to bean mixture in pot.
12
Simmer soup until beans are tender, about 45 minutes.
13
Cook pasta in another large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
14
Drain well.
15
Add cooked pasta and remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil to soup, stirring to combine.
16
Thin soup with more water, if desired.
17
Season soup to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
18
Makes 12 first-course or 6 main-course servings.

403

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package dried great northern beans (about 2 1/2 cups), 16 cups water (or more), 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled,plus, 3 cloves garlic, peeled,chopped, and more.

Yes, Florentine White Bean Soup With Pasta 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.

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Florentine White Bean Soup With Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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