Russian Hearty Bean and Pasta Soup Recipe

Name: Russian Hearty Bean and Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; diced tomato; 1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried rosemary; ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 cup small shell pasta (shells, macaroni, wagon wheels); 1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups shredded fresh spinach

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
diced tomato
1 (10 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup water
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon sugar
1 cup small shell pasta (shells, macaroni, wagon wheels)
1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded fresh spinach

1
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Saute celery, carrots, onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
3
Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, 1 soup can water for 28 oz.
4
can tomatoes or 2 cups water for 19 oz.
5
can tomatoes.
6
Add basil, rosemary and sugar.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Stir in small pasta shells or other small pasta.
9
Reduce heat to simmer.
10
Simmer over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until pasta is tender.
11
Stir in kidney beans and spinach and heat through, about 2 minutes.
12
Ladle into soup bowls; sprinkle with cheese, if desired and serve immediately.

406

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Fat

Carbs

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 stalks celery, sliced, 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Russian Hearty Bean and Pasta 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Russian Hearty Bean and Pasta Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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