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Bean and Pasta Soup Recipe

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“We’re always on the lookout for great, low-fat recipes and this soup fits the bill,” writes Union, Ontario’s Maria Gooding. “Loaded with veggies and pasta, it’s fast, filling and delicious. Once school starts, I make it every week.”

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Bean and Pasta Soup Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked small pasta
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded fresh spinach
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick saucepan, saute the celery, carrots and onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes, broth, basil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until carrots are tender.
Drain pasta; stir into vegetable mixture. Add the beans; heat through. Stir in spinach; cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired. Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/2 cups equals 218 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 588 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 9 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Bean and Pasta Soup in Light & Tasty February/March 2006, p61

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Reviewed on May. 22, 2013 by Cook_aholic

We really enjoyed this soup at my house. I made it because I was trying to use up some more fresh kale. Since we like lots of greens, I used two cups of chopped kale and one cup of chopped spinach. Other than that I put this on the stove and I RELAXED. One idea someone had was to add the pasta right before serving or in the bowl rather than let it get soggy in the soup. Everyone likes things different ways but I thought this was a great idea so I am copying that person! I often put small bags of cooked pasta in the freezer for the two of us and this worked out great. Thanks for a good recipe.

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2013 by lizzitish

I love rosemary, but did not care for it in this dish. Cooking a soup for 12 minutes isn't long enough to blend the flavors so if you are trying it, cook it a little longer. All in all, very bland except for that annoying Rosemary.

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2013 by kandykake

sme soup rom a cookbook I have but with pasta added

Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2013 by Christ1st

My husband & I both really enjoyed it. Very filling!

Reviewed on Jun. 09, 2012 by ragsfood

All the vegetables were great but did not find this flavorable. I used zesty diced tomatoes.

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by mother of 3

I thought it was very good, but my husband wouldn't eat it (he's picky). The 2nd time I used a 7 bean soup mix, with chicken broth & put in parboiled chopped red potatoes. The pasta adds too many carbs. I'll be eating this for a week.

Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2012 by ahmom

just ok.

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2012 by jcanter

I did substitute fresh parsley for the dried rosemary as I am not a fan of rosemary. I used a whole can of vegetable broth (16 oz) and that gave it plenty of broth. Also, I never add the pasta to the soup. I keep it separate and just add it to each bowl as I go, since the pasta always absorbs the broth. It makes the soup last longer!