TRADITIONAL PASTA E FAGIOLI

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Any bean will work in this pasta and bean soup, but tubed pasta or shells make for the best mouthfuls.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups dried small white beans, such as risina or navy
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 garlic cloves (2 minced, 2 crushed)
1 small dried red chile, crumbled
1 small sprig fresh rosemary, plus more, finely chopped, for garnish
1 bay leaf (preferably fresh)
8 to 9 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
1/4 cup shredded peeled carrot
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 bunch Swiss chard, stemmed and thinly sliced crosswise (3 cups)
2 cups small pasta shells
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cover beans with cold water in a large bowl. Transfer to the refrigerator, and let beans soak 8 hours (or overnight). Drain.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil and the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Add onion, celery, and crushed garlic; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in beans, chile, rosemary sprig, and bay leaf.
  • Gradually stir in 8 cups stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Simmer soup until beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours (time varies depending on bean).
  • Process carrot, minced garlic, parsley, and remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons oil in a food processor until vegetables and herbs are finely chopped.
  • Stir the Swiss chard and pasta into soup. Cook until pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. If soup seems too thick, thin with remaining cup stock to desired consistency. Discard bay leaf. Season soup with salt and pepper. Stir in carrot mixture, and garnish with chopped rosemary.

Evaristo Mkidz
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavors were great.


haniafaraz janjua
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Zunaed Islam
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Kaiki Deishuu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also very budget-friendly.


Black Kat Melon
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


MD nayeem Khan
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful. I love the combination of beans, pasta, and vegetables.


Tati Afif
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I've tried many pasta e fagioli recipes, but this one is my favorite. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the soup is always a hit with my family and friends.


Fakon Empire Tv
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


sandile ntutha
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I'm a vegetarian and I love this recipe! The beans are a great source of protein and the soup is very flavorful.


ABDUL RAZAAQ
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This is a great recipe for a cold winter day. The soup is warm and comforting, and the beans are a good source of protein.


Isabelle Damascus
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


arif mehmood
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This was my first time making pasta e fagioli and it was a success! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the beans were cooked perfectly.


lavoni akther
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Mala ELLA
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. My husband and kids loved it.


Dj Classic
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I'm not a huge fan of beans, but this dish was surprisingly delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and hearty.


Seif Sherif
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This pasta e fagioli was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and comforting, and the beans were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.