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 or 1 small white beans, rinsed and drained; 6 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove (minced or pressed); 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 cup thinly sliced pepperoni; 1 lb smoked ham hock (about); 1 lb tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup small shell pasta; salt; grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup great northern beans or 1 small white beans, rinsed and drained
6 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove (minced or pressed)
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup thinly sliced pepperoni
1 lb smoked ham hock (about)
1 lb tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup small shell pasta
salt
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Place beans in a bowl; add 2 cups of the water, let stand overnight (or, bring to boiling in a medium saucepan, boil briskly 2 minutes., remove from heat, let stand, covered, 1 hour).
2
In a 5-6-quart kettle heat oil. Cook carrot, celery, and onion until onion is soft. Mix in garlic, parsley, and pepperoni. Add ham hock, tomatoes, (coarsely chopped, with liquid), basil, bay leaf, beans and liquid and remaining cups water.
3
Bring to boiling. Cover, reduce heat. Simmer until beans are tender and ham separates from bone, about 2 hours. Remove ham hock; discard bones, fat, skin and bay leaf. Return ham in chunks. Skim, discard fat.
4
Remove 1 cup of the beans. Press through food mill (or puree in blender with a little soup liquid). To soup add pasta shells. Bring to boiling. Cook, uncovered, stirring, until pasta is tender, 12-15 minutes.
5
Season to taste with salt.

541

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup great northern beans or 1 small white beans, rinsed and drained, 6 cups water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium carrot, shredded, 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

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Variations & substitutions

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