White Bean and Pasta Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A fantastic soup that is made in a a couple of hours, and everyone will enjoy it I'm sure - Serve it with a nice salad and Whole-wheat rolls - so tasty Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups dried great northern beans |
3/4 lb italian sausage, casings removed |
1 large onion, chopped |
1 large carrot, chopped |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
6 cups chicken broth |
3 cups water |
2 tablespoons dried currants |
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained |
1 cup uncooked small pasta shell pasta |
grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans beans, discarding liquid.
2. In the same pan, cook the sausage, onion, carrot, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
3. Add the broth, water , currants, basil and beans. Bring to a boil and reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally,.
4. Add the tomatoes and pasta; bring to a boil Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
5. Serve with parmesan Cheese.
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