Pasta Bean Soup

Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.

Updated on Mar. 09, 2023

My family loves this soup during our cold New England winters. It's very thick and hearty.—Beverly Ballaro, Lynnfield, Massachusetts

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Pasta Bean Soup

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 25 min

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) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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