Momma's Amazing Macaroni and Bean Soup |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I was looking for a recipe for pasta e fagioli, gave up, and came up with this tasty number. I love it, and it definitely warms you up! All measurements are approximate, since, for soup, I never make it the same every time. Use your best judgement! Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes, please) |
1 large onion, chopped |
1 large carrot, sliced |
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder |
3 slices lean turkey bacon, chopped |
4 -5 cups chicken stock (or more, as needed) or 4 -5 cups broth (or more, as needed) |
1/2-1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper |
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans |
6 -12 ounces tomato paste |
8 ounces ditalini or 8 ounces other short penne pasta, cooked just to al dente |
salt, to taste |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan.
2. Saute onions, carrots, bacon and garlic for 5 minutes.
3. Add stock and seasoning, stir, and bring to a boil.
4. Boil until carrots and onions are tender.
5. Add beans, and return to a boil.
6. Whisk in desired amount of tomato paste and lower heat to a simmer.
7. Add pasta, and simmer until desired tenderness.
8. Serve with parmesan cheese.
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