Italian Bean Soup(With Pasta) Recipe

Name: Italian Bean Soup(With Pasta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup great northern beans (rinsed and drained); 6 cups water; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 medium carrots (cut into small pieces); 1 stalk celery (thinly chopped); 1 clove garlic (minced); 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 cup thinly sliced pepperoni (chopped); 1 cup medium sliced ham (chunked); 1 can (1 lb.) chopped tomatoes with liquid; 1 bay leaf; 1 large onion (finely chopped)

Servings: persons

1 cup great northern beans (rinsed and drained)
6 cups water
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 medium carrots (cut into small pieces)
1 stalk celery (thinly chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup thinly sliced pepperoni (chopped)
1 cup medium sliced ham (chunked)
1 can (1 lb.) chopped tomatoes with liquid
1 bay leaf
1 large onion (finely chopped)

1
Place beans in a small pot.
2
Cover with 2 cups boiling water and let stand for 1 hour.
3
Drain and rinse beans and set aside. In a 5 - 6 quart pot heat olive oil.
4
Cook the carrots, celery, and onion until onion is soft.
5
Mix in garlic, parsley, and pepperoni.
6
Add ham chunks, tomatoes with liquid, bay leaf, beans, and 6 cups water.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Cover and reduce heat. Simmer until beans are tender about 1 1/2 -2 hours. Remove bay leaf.
9
Remove 1 cup of bean mix and puree in a blender with a little of the liquid.
10
Add back to the soup along with pasta. Bring to a boil.
11
Cook uncovered until the pasta is tender, 12 - 15 minutes.
12
Season to taste with salt.

305

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Protein

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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 cup great northern beans (rinsed and drained), 6 cups water, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 medium carrots (cut into small pieces), and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Bean Soup(With Pasta)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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