Italian Bean And Pasta Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Bean And Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g dried navy beans, soaked over-night (dried white haricot beans); 110 g small macaroni noodles; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 3/4 liters chicken stock or 1 3/4 liters vegetable stock; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 75 g grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and gently fry the onion with the crushed garlic for about 10 minutes.
2
Add the tomato puree and basil and stir in for another minute.
3
Drain the beans and add them into the saucepan alongwith the stock and bring the soup up to simmering point and then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour or half hour more till the beans are cooked and tender.
4
After the beans have been cooked, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and give it a good stir.
5
Pour half the soup in a liquidiser and blend it.
6
Return the pureed half back into the pan with the remaining soup and bring it to simmering point.
7
Add in the macaroni and simmer for a further 12 minutes, stirring from time to time.
8
Remove from heat and serve immediately with lots of freshly grated parmesan cheese sprinkled over.

1130

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

155

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g dried navy beans, soaked over-night (dried white haricot beans), 110 g small macaroni noodles, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Bean 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.

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Italian Bean And Pasta Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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