Bean Soup Veneto Style Pasta E Fagioli Alla Veneta Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 c. Dry pinto beans
- 4 c. Beef stock Or possibly
- 3 c. Canned beef broth
- 6 c. Water
- 6 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 slc prosciutto rind Or possibly
- 2 slc salt pork
- 1 x Carrot, minced
- 1 x Celery stalk, minced
- 1 med onion, minced
- 1 sprg fresh rosemary Or possibly
- 1 tsp Dry rosemary
- 2 Tbsp. Parsley, minced
- 2 x Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp. All-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. Tomatoe paste Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/4 lb Small elbow macaroni Or possibly
- 1/4 lb Arborio rice
- 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese,fresh grated Additional Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Place beans in a large bowl. Add in sufficient cool water to cover and let stand overnight. Drain and rinse beans thoroughly. Prepare meat broth. Place beans in a large saucepan. Add in water, broth, 2 Tbsp. oil, prosciutto rind or possibly salt pork, carrot, celery and onion. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat. Simmer 50 to 60 min, stirring occasionally. Heat 3 Tbsp. oil in a small saucepan. Add in rosemary. Cook over medium heat till lightly browned. Throw away rosemary. Add in parsley and garlic; saute/fry.
- When garlic changes color, stir in flour. Cook and stir about 1 minute.
- Remove 1 c. cooking liquid from bean mix. Stir in tomato paste. Stir into flour mix. Season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 - 10 min, stirring frequently. Add in to bean mix. With a slotted spoon, place a third of bean mix in a blender or possibly food processor. Process till smooth.
- Return to saucepan. Bring soup to a boil. Add in pasta or possibly rice and cook over high heat 8 to 10 min. Stir several times during cooking. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Stir 1 Tbsp. oil and 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese into soup. Serve warm with additional Parmesan cheese.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 509g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 412 | |
| Calories from Fat 113 | 27% |
| Total Fat 12.84g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 2.59g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 805mg | 34% |
| Potassium 946mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 56.44g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.1g | 30% |
| Sugars 2.89g | 2% |
| Protein 17.79g | 28% |
