Italian Style Bean Soup Mix Recipe

Name: Italian Style Bean Soup Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Mix; 1 3/4 cups dried great northern beans or 1 3/4 cups dried navy beans; 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes; 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves; 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, unwrapped; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells; Soup; 5 -6 cups water; 1 cup canned pasta sauce; 8 ounces Baby Spinach; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Mix
1 3/4 cups dried great northern beans or 1 3/4 cups dried navy beans
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 vegetable bouillon cubes, unwrapped
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon instant minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
Soup
5 -6 cups water
1 cup canned pasta sauce
8 ounces Baby Spinach
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper

1
To made the mix: layer the beans in a 1 quart jar with tight-fitting lid.
2
Combine the onion, basil, bouillon cubes, parsley, garlic and pepper in a small food storage bag; close bag.
3
Place the seasoning bag over the beans, spreading out bag to cover beans; add pasta shells.
4
Close jar, cover top of jar with fabric; attach gift tag with raffia or ribbon.
5
Attached directions to preparing soup to jar.
6
Soup:
7
Remove the pasta and seasoning packet from jar; set aside.
8
Place the beans in a large bowl; cover with water and soak for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
9
Drain beans; discarding the water.
10
Combine the soaked beans, water, pasta sauce and contents of seasoning packet in Dutch oven.
11
Bring to a boil over high heat; cover, reduce heat and simmer 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
12
Add the pasta and spinach; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
13
Season to taste, serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

816

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Mix, 1 3/4 cups dried great northern beans or 1 3/4 cups dried navy beans, 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes, 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Italian Style Bean Soup Mix falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Style Bean Soup Mix

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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