Pasta, Kale and White Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Pasta, Kale and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, chopped; 1 small onion, diced; 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus 1 small piece rind; 1 1/2 cups small pasta, such as ditalini (about 8 ounces); 1 15 -ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen chopped kale, thawed and squeezed dry

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, diced
3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup grated parmesan, plus 1 small piece rind
1 1/2 cups small pasta, such as ditalini (about 8 ounces)
1 15 -ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen chopped kale, thawed and squeezed dry

1
Put the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 4 minutes.
2
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the carrots, garlic, tomato paste, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until the carrots begin to soften, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the chicken broth, 6 cups water and the parmesan rind.
5
Increase the heat to high; cover and bring to a boil.
6
Add the pasta and beans and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes.
7
Reduce the heat to medium and add the kale.
8
Simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 7 minutes.
9
Remove the parmesan rind, stir in half of the grated cheese and season with salt and pepper.
10
Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining cheese.

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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: 3 slices bacon, chopped, 1 small onion, diced, 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Pasta, Kale and White 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, Kale and White Bean Soup

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