Pasta Bean Soup Recipe
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Pasta Bean Soup

By: Barb Swatz 
"My older relatives brought this recipe from Italy and made it often as I was growing up . It is truly a comfort food and a balanced meal, besides. --Barb Swatz Davisburg, Michigan"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
  • 1/2 cup canned white kidney (cannellini) beans
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup torn fresh spinach
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter and oil. Add broth; bring to a boil. Add pasta; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add the beans, tomatoes, spinach and salt. Cook 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2008 by BAIRN   view full review
This was a zip to make, and it had a comforting flavor. I added black pepper and a few other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2009 by Sony - PresentMama   view full review
This is a wonderful soup that's quick and easy to make. I usually add a bit more garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2010 by Augusta   view full review
Made this soup to go with my roast beef sandwiches. So good. Did exactly as recipe said and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2010 by Lucas77   view full review
This was a Great Simple soup to make.I used Organic Chicken Broth and The can's of Tomato I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Nincompoop   view full review
Fast, easy, healthy, and delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by Ana B.ee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was alright. I did not have fresh spinach on hand to add, and we do not have access to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2009 by sunshine   view full review
My family LOVES this recipe. Only thing I changed was I added more garlic cause we are garlic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2009 by Lindsey   view full review
Quick and easy! I also added extra spinach.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by Ashleybakes   view full review
This recipe is delicious and has a surprisingly full flavor for being so simple, light, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by Rae Pierson   view full review
Very easy to make. I added some Italian sausage with the onions to cook and add a bit of...

 

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