Zuppa Di Fagioli Con La Pasta (Italian Bean Soup Wi

Name: Zuppa Di Fagioli Con La Pasta (Italian Bean Soup With Pasta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bag dried great northern beans or (16 ounce) bag navy beans; 2 -3 smoked ham hocks or 2 -3 smoked pork shanks; 1/4 lb procuitto ham (finely chopped); 6 cups chicken stock; olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 carrots, diced; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 -2 portabella mushroom, chopped; 2 teaspoons thyme; 1 teaspoon sage; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 teaspoons basil; 2 bay leaves; 1 lb pasta (fusilli, gemelli, mini lasagna, rotelli)

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) bag dried great northern beans or (16 ounce) bag navy beans
2 -3 smoked ham hocks or 2 -3 smoked pork shanks
1/4 lb procuitto ham (finely chopped)
6 cups chicken stock
olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 portabella mushroom, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon sage
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons basil
2 bay leaves
1 lb pasta (fusilli, gemelli, mini lasagna, rotelli)

1
Sort and wash beans. Place in heavy stock pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for about an hour. Drain. Add ham hocks and water to cover. Cook until the beans are tender and meat is easy to remove from bones. (2 - 3 hours).
2
Drain, reserving 2 cups of liquid. Remove meat from ham bones and set meat aside.
3
Saute onion, carrots, garlic, procuitto and mushrooms in olive oil until tender.
4
Add ham, beans, the 2 cups of reserved bean liquid and 6 cups of chicken stock. Cook several hours.
5
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse well. Add to soup. Heat through.
6
Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

1344

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

Carbs

152

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: 1 (16 ounce) bag dried great northern beans or (16 ounce) bag navy beans, 2 -3 smoked ham hocks or 2 -3 smoked pork shanks, 1/4 lb procuitto ham (finely chopped), 6 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Zuppa Di Fagioli Con La Pasta (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!

Zuppa Di Fagioli Con La Pasta (Italian Bean Soup With Pasta)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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