LOW-FAT PASTA E FAGIOLI (ITALIAN PASTA & BEAN SOUP)

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A delicious, hearty, easy and healthy soup from the terrific cookbook, "Saved By Soup: More Than 100 Delicious Low-Fat Soups To Eat And Enjoy Every Day" by Judith Barrett.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, cut into 8 pieces
2 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 stalk celery, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 lb fresh fennel, tall stalks and leaves discarded and bulb cut into cubes (about half a small bulb)
1 large garlic clove, peeled
2 cups canned chopped tomatoes, with their juices
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups chicken stock or 4 cups vegetable stock
1 cup cooked white beans (drained and rinsed) or 1 cup canned white beans, such as Great Northern, navy, or cannellini (drained and rinsed)
1/2 cup short tube-shaped pasta, such as ditalini or 1/2 cup tubetti
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine onion, carrots, celery, fennel, and garlic in a food processor and process until vegetables are finely chopped, about 15 seconds (or finely chop by hand).
  • Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add chopped vegetables and cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, 2-3 minutes, Stir in tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Add beans and pasta and cook, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender but firm (al dente), about 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in basil and parsley. Garnish each serving with some cheese, if desired.

Kalam Azad
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I'm not a big fan of soups, but this one was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Colleen spivey
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the pasta and beans were cooked perfectly.


Kasconovo josh
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I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Atushar 725
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This soup was really easy to make and it turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Monlex Skid
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Ahmad Jouaidi
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I'm always looking for new low-fat soup recipes, and this one definitely did not disappoint. It was delicious and I felt good about eating it.


Musoke Jeremiah
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pasta and beans, and they didn't even notice the vegetables.


Hamid Javaid
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this meatless soup. It was packed with flavor and the beans and pasta made it really filling.


Stevie McHale
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Aoun Ali
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much broth.


Huma Muskan
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This soup was a great way to warm up on a cold day. It was also very filling and satisfying.


Bimal Tamang
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I thought this soup was delicious! I especially liked the contrast between the creamy beans and the crispy pasta.


Tarek Rahoman
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a little more flavor.


MD AIO
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I loved the addition of the rosemary and thyme, which gave the soup a really nice flavor.


nardlamsong 12
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This soup was a great way to use up some leftover pasta and beans. It was also a nice change from my usual soup recipes.


Pagal Bachq
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I'm not a big fan of soups, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was hearty and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.


pauldictysking reloaded
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This low-fat pasta e fagioli soup was a hit with my family! The soup was flavorful and filling, and it was easy to make. I especially liked that I could use dried beans instead of canned beans, which saved me time and money.