Pasta and Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Pasta and Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup elbow macaroni, shells, etc; 2 tablespoons safflower oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 12 green bell pepper, chopped; 3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups water; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 2/3 cup; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed well, then drained; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained (rinsed well, then drained); ¾ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon summer savory; ½ teaspoon thyme leaves; 1 dash cayenne pepper; parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup elbow macaroni, shells, etc
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
12 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cups vegetable stock or 3 cups water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 2/3 cup
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed well, then drained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, drained (rinsed well, then drained)
¾ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon summer savory
½ teaspoon thyme leaves
1 dash cayenne pepper
parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

1
Cook pasta in boiling water for about 6 minutes, until al dente.
2
While pasta is cooking, in Dutch oven or 4-5 qt saucepan, heat oil.
3
Stir in onion, garlic, and green pepper.
4
Saute till tender.
5
Stir in remaining ingredients except macaroni.
6
Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
7
When pasta is done, drain well.
8
Stir into other ingredients.
9
Heat.
10
Garnish if desired.
11
Variations: - substitute or add other vegetables such as chopped sweet red shredded carrot to sauteed veggies; substitute 1 t basil and 1 t oregano for savory, thyme, and cayenne pepper.

265

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup elbow macaroni, shells, etc, 2 tablespoons safflower oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta and Bean 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.

Pasta and Bean Soup

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