Description

Pasta Fagioli is the perfect cold weather soup made with cannellini beans, pasta, tomatoes and chicken stock. Great served with toasted bread.

Ingredients

• 3  Ounce(s) Weight Pancetta, Bacon or Prosciutto Scraps, diced
1
• 4  Each Garlic Cloves, crushed
2
• 2  Table Spoon(s) Olive Oil
3
• 2  Cup(s) Onions, diced
4
• 1 1/2  Cup(s) Celery, diced
5
• 4  Quart(s) Chicken Stock
6
• 1  Cup(s) Tomatoes, crushed
7
• 4  Cup(s) Cannellini Beans
8
• 2  Table Spoon(s) Basil, chiffonade
9
•  To Taste Salt & Pepper
10
•  To Taste Parmesan Cheese, grated
11
• 3  Cup(s) Small Pasta, cooked al dente
12

Directions

1. Add oil to a large pot and heat
2. Add meat to the oil and brown
3. Add garlic and let lightly tan being careful not to burn
4. Using a slotted spoon, remove meat and garlic
5. Add onions and celery to pot and let caramelize, about 8 - 10 minutes
6. Add basil, beans, tomatoes and chicken stock
7. Stir and bring to a boil
8. Once boiling, add pasta
9. Let cook for 10 - 15 minutes
10. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary
11. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
12. Serve and enjoy!