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Italian Pasta
Italian Pasta

Fagioli Soup
Fagioli Soup

L a n d r i e A u s t i n
L a n d r i e A u s t i n
A g e D i v i s i o n : S e n i o r
A g e D i v i s i o n : S e n i o r
P R O C E D U R E
I N G R E D I E N T S
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over
1 tablespoon olive oil medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and
1 pound ground beef cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat as it

1 large yellow onion, finely diced cooks.
3 medium carrots, finely diced 2. Add the onion, carrot, celery, thyme, rosemary,
2 medium celery ribs, finely diced and parsley then cook, stirring frequently for
4 cloves garlic, minced about 6 minutes.
5 cups low sodium chicken broth 3. Stir in the garlic and cook 1 more minute.
14.5 ounces canned cannelloni beans, rinsed 4. Add the broth, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato
and drained sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Increase
14.5 ounces canned red kidney beans rinsed the heat to high and bring to a boil and simmer
and drained for 5 minutes.
15 ounces canned diced tomatoes, with their 5. Next, stir in the pasta. Simmer for 9-10 minutes
juices until pasta is al dente. (Tender but still firm to the
16 ounces tomato sauce bite... this cook time will vary depending on the
1 teaspoon salt pasta you use.)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper 6. The soup will thicken a bit by the time the pasta

2 bay leaves is cooked. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced 7. Remove the soup from heat and stir in the
1 tablespoon fresh thyme Parmesan cheese. If the soup seems too thick,
4 ounces (1 cup) dried pasta, such as elbow gradually add water or more chicken stock and
macaroni or ditalini thin to desired consistency (note: the longer it
3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped sits on the stove, the thicker it will get). Season
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into
plus more for serving bowls. Sprinkle with more cheese, if desired, and
Crushed red pepper (optional)
finish with crushed red pepper if you'd like to add
more kick!

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