Best 3 Pasta Fagioli Bean Soup With Smoked Ham Recipes

PASTA FAGIOLI (BEAN) SOUP WITH SMOKED HAM

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, saute' onions,carrots and pepper in olive oil until tender. Add garlic,basil,oregano and ham Cook for 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, crushing them until they have a thick consistency.
• Add chicken stock and kidney beans, bring to a boil and stir in Rotini, boil until pasta is done. Scoop off excess fat.
• Remove from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add mushrooms, Cover and set aside for about 5 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese and scallions before serving.

PASTA E FAGIOLI (BEANS AND PASTA SOUP)

Steps:

• Drain the beans and set aside. In a large stockpot heat the oil over moderate heat until hot. Add the onion, celery and carrot and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add ham and garlic and cook stirring, 1 minute. Add tomatoes, beans, beef stock, thyme, bay leaf and pepper to taste. Add the Parmesan rind. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Transfer 1/2 cup of the beans to a small processor or blender and puree. Return beans to pot and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring liquid to a boil and add pasta. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 6 minutes. Garnish with basil and cheese.;

PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE

Steps:

• In a large pot lightly brown the sausage slices on both sides then remove to a bowl.
• In the same pot heat the oil over medium heat; add in onion and saute for about 5-6 minutes or until softened.
• Add in the garlic, pepper flakes, basil and oregano; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
• 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.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• Season with seasoned salt or white salt.
• Meanwhile in another pot cook the small shell pasta until al dente; drain then add to the soup before serving.
• Serve with more Parmesan cheese on the side.