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Pasta & Bean Soup

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This robust Pasta & Bean Soup is a wonderful example of Italian home cooking, blending simple pantry staples into a deeply satisfying dish. The combination of elbow macaroni and two types of beanschickpeas and kidney beanscreates a hearty texture that holds up well to the rich, tomato-infused broth. Aromatics like onion, garlic, and green bell pepper provide a savory base, while summer savory, thyme, and a hint of cayenne add warmth and complexity. It is the perfect weeknight dinner for a busy family, offering comfort and nutrition in every bowl. The dish is naturally vegan and easy to customize with seasonal vegetables, making it a versatile staple for your recipe box.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 5
Calories: 1118.7
Description
This robust Pasta & Bean Soup is a wonderful example of Italian home cooking, blending simple pantry staples into a deeply satisfying dish. The combination of elbow macaroni and two types of beanschickpeas and kidney beanscreates a hearty texture that holds up well to the rich, tomato-infused broth. Aromatics like onion, garlic, and green bell pepper provide a savory base, while summer savory, thyme, and a hint of cayenne add warmth and complexity. It is the perfect weeknight dinner for a busy family, offering comfort and nutrition in every bowl. The dish is naturally vegan and easy to customize with seasonal vegetables, making it a versatile staple for your recipe box.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Elbow macaroni,shells, etc
  • 2 tablespoon Safflower oil
  • 1 Med Onion, chopped
  • 1 Clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 3 cup Vegetable stock or water
  • 6 ounce Can Tomato Paste (2/3 cup)
  • 15 ounce Can Chick Peas, drained *
  • 16 ounce Can Kidney beans, drained *
  • 3/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Summer savory
  • 1/2 teaspoon Thyme leaves
  • 1 ds Cayenne Pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
  2. 2
    Cook the elbow macaroni in the boiling water for about 6 minutes, until al dente.
  3. 3
    While the pasta is cooking, heat the safflower oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat.
  4. 4
    Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and green bell pepper to the hot oil.
  5. 5
    Saut the vegetables, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and fragrant.
  6. 6
    Stir in the tomato paste, vegetable stock, chickpeas, kidney beans, black pepper, summer savory, thyme leaves, and cayenne pepper.
  7. 7
    Cover the pot and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. 8
    Drain the cooked pasta well.
  9. 9
    Add the drained pasta to the soup pot and stir gently to combine.
  10. 10
    Heat the soup through for another minute or two until everything is hot.
  11. 11
    Serve hot, garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1118.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.0g20%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 998.2mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 197.0g66%
Dietary Fiber 60.8g244%
Sugars 47.1g
Protein 66.9g134%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Variations: For a Minestrone-style soup, substitute olive oil for the safflower oil. Add shredded carrots to the sauted vegetables and replace the savory, thyme, and cayenne with 1 teaspoon each of basil and oregano.

Texture Adjustment: To serve as a thicker skillet main course with less broth, use only 1 cup of vegetable stock. Alternatively, for a soupier consistency, use the full 3 cups of stock and increase the pasta amount to 1 cup.

Vegetable Add-ins: Feel free to add other chopped vegetables such as sweet red pepper, broccoli florets, or sliced mushrooms along with the onions and garlic.

Bean Preparation: Ensure canned beans are rinsed well and drained before adding to the soup to remove excess sodium and improve texture.

Keywords: pasta, bean, soup, italian, chickpeas, kidney beans, vegan, comfort food, minestrone, vegetable stock, garlic, onion, bell pepper, herbs, thyme, savory, cayenne, tomato paste, macaroni, hearty
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