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Italian Bean and Pasta Soup is for Dinner.

Italian Bean and Pasta Soup takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Italian Bean and Pasta Soup takes 30 minutes to cook.

Italian Bean and Pasta Soup makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Italian Bean and Pasta Soup are:

2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (one reserved)
3 Ounces bacon chopped fine (3-4 medium slices)
1 Medium Onion, chopped fine
1 Medium Rib Celery, chopped fine
4 Medium Cloves Garlic, minced
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/4 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
2 Tablespoon Dried Porcini Mushrooms, soaked in water to re-hydrate and chopped fine
1 28 Ounce Can of Plain Diced Tomato
2 15 Ounce Cans Cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed well
31/2 Cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Cup Whole Wheat Small Pasta (like elbows)
1/4 Cup Parsley, chopped
Ground Black Pepper to taste
2 Ounces Grated Parmesan Cheese

*Optional--parmesan cheese rind

Here is how you make Italian Bean and Pasta Soup:

Heat a tablespoon of the oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat about two minutes. And the bacon and cook until it begins to brown, about 3-5 minutes.Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes.Add the garlic, chopped drained porcini mushrooms, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about a minute.Add the tomatoes and allow them to deglaze the pot, scraping up any brown bits so they don't stick. Add the beans (and optional cheese rind, if using), stir and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for ten to fifteen minutes.Add broth, 2.5 cups of water and a teaspoon of salt. Increase heat and bring to a boil, then add past and cook it in the soup according to its package directions.Take soup off heat, discard cheese rind (if using), adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with chopped parsley, grated parmesan cheese and a drizzle of the reserved oil. Serving Size: Makes 8-10 servings. Number of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHARA53.

The nutritional information for Italian Bean and Pasta Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 231.3

• Total Fat: 8.6 g
• Cholesterol: 10.5 mg
• Sodium: 783.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 28.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.8 g
• Protein: 12.3 g

Italian Bean and Pasta Soup is Italian cuisine.