Smoky Pasta and Bean Soup
Warm up with this hearty Smoky Pasta and Bean Soup. The macaroni cooks in the soup, making this recipe super easy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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6 slices bacon
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, crushed
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 cups canned white beans, drained
6 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup macaroni or other small paste shape
Fresh Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- In a large deep pot, sauté bacon until some fat is rendered; add onion, celery, carrot, garlic and red pepper to skillet and sauté until vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes, cook and stir occasionally for 10 more minutes.
- Stir in beans; add broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add macaroni (or other small pasta) and continue cooking until pasta is tender, but still firm, about 15 minutes.
- Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese if desired; or cover, refrigerate and reheat gently to serving temperature.
- Serve with warmed bread sticks and a salad.
Notes
Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Pork Board
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 1310mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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