Pasta e Fagioli II Recipe
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Pasta e Fagioli II

By: Kathy 
"Wonderful Italian veggie soup. My parents had it while in Rome and convinced the chef to give them the recipe."

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 pound prosciutto, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 2 cups red beans
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 ounce) package ditalini pasta

Directions

  1. In a large stock pot, saute onions, carrots, celery, garlic and ham in olive oil until onion is transparent.
  2. To stock pot add chicken broth, tomato juice, red beans, parsley, basil, red pepper, vinegar, sugar and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Fill a separate stock pot 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender and drain. Place desired amount of pasta into separate serving bowls and ladle soup on top.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 258 | Total Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 8mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2004 by CHERYL UTLEY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Yum Yum! I had the most incredible soup while on my honeymoon in Rome. Since returning I have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2006 by FAERIEPRNCS   view full review
This was very good, but with modifications: hubby and I love this soup from Olive Garden, so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2003 by MARTY RICHARDSON   view full review
Delicious!!! I made a couple of changes, that you might want to try though. I added a can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2003 by SCHMONA   view full review
Excellent recipe! We ate all the soup in one sitting. I substituted 2 teaspoons balsamic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2003 by TKD Jen   view full review
I made this recipe for my Italian father -- he loved it and has already shared the recipe with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2007 by MamaMack   view full review
Followed others advice, used diced tomatoes and a bit of tomato paste. Added green beans and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by stacia   view full review
I made this for a potluck at work and everyone really enjoyed it. I had to add a lot more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2006 by Jody K   view full review
Made several times already. Everyone enjoys this recipe, especially during the winter months!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by GARLICKE   view full review
:)Excellent!!!!!This soup was so good we could not stop eating it!!!Great flavor!! I've made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2004 by JDOBRINS   view full review
An excellent recipe. We too substituted the crushed tomatoes for the tomato juice. One...

 

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