Pasta Fagioli Soup With Smoked Sausage |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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If possible make this soup a day ahead and refrigerate, the flavor will intensify - kielbasa or any dried smoked sausage will work good for this soup and any kind of beans may be used successfully, spinach is a great addition also - serve with more Parmesan cheese on the side a large crusty loaf of bread - you will *love* this soup! :) Ingredients:
2 cups sliced dried smoked sausage (can use more or less) |
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil |
1 large onion (quartered or very coarsley chopped) |
3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic |
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste, adjust to suit heat level) |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano |
6 cups chicken broth (can use half broth and water) |
1 -2 tablespoon chicken bouillon powder (or use 2 small packages oxo chicken boullion powder) |
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice |
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce |
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained |
1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained |
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (can use more) |
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper (or to taste) |
2 cups uncooked small shell pasta |
Directions:
1. In a large pot lightly brown the sausage slices on both sides then remove to a bowl.
2. In the same pot heat the oil over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 5-6 minutes or until softened.
3. Add in the garlic, pepper flakes, basil and oregano; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
4. Add the sausage back to the pot along with the broth, bouillon powder, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, both cans of beans, Parmesan cheese and 1-2 teaspoons ground black pepper; stir with a wooden spoon and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
5. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Season with seasoned salt or white salt.
7. Meanwhile in another pot cook the small shell pasta until al dente; drain then add to the soup before serving.
8. Serve with more Parmesan cheese on the side.
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