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Pasta Bean Soup Recipe




Source of Recipe


Taste of Home


Recipe Introduction


It's very thick and hearty


List of Ingredients




•1 large onion, chopped
•1 large carrot, chopped
•1 celery rib, chopped
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•3 garlic cloves, minced
•4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
•3/4 cup uncooked small pasta shells
•2 teaspoons sugar
•1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
•1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
•2 cans (15 ounces each) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
•1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
•3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese


Recipe



•In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, carrot and celery in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the broth, pasta, sugar, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes.
•Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add the beans and tomatoes; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 6 servings.