Pasta Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Soup
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 small onion, minced2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup baby carrots, each cut in two2 cups of water4 cups of vegetable broth (low sodium)1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed (or cannellini beans if you like)1 cup dry elbow macaroni (or other small pasta like ditalini)2 tablespoons tomato sauce2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon basil1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon parsley flakes2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped1 bay leaf1 teaspoon paprikaSalt and pepper to taste
In a large stock pot saute onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat. Add in carrots and cook for about 5 minutes or so.
Add in vegetable broth, beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, parsley flakes (add fresh parsley at the end), bay leaf, paprika, salt and pepper.
Lower the heat, add one cup of water and bring to a slow boil. Let simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. If needed add more water (additional cup if the soup starts to be too thick).
Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, according to pasta package. Add in fresh parsley and additional salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve right away.
Serving Size: 8 1-cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUZANA81.
Add in vegetable broth, beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, basil, oregano, parsley flakes (add fresh parsley at the end), bay leaf, paprika, salt and pepper.
Lower the heat, add one cup of water and bring to a slow boil. Let simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally. If needed add more water (additional cup if the soup starts to be too thick).
Add pasta and cook uncovered until pasta is al dente, according to pasta package. Add in fresh parsley and additional salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve right away.
Serving Size: 8 1-cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SUZANA81.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 118.7
- Total Fat: 2.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 532.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 21.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
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