Best 9 Venetian Style Bean And Pasta Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Venice, Italy, and discover the secrets of crafting the beloved "Venetian Style Bean and Pasta Soup." This centuries-old recipe captures the essence of Venetian cuisine, where fresh produce, savory herbs, and a symphony of flavors come together in a bowl. The soup showcases simple ingredients elevated to new heights, transforming humble beans and pasta into a heartwarming and flavorful masterpiece. As you follow the steps of this time-honored recipe, you'll not only satisfy your taste buds but also immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of the Venetian people.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

VENETIAN-STYLE BEAN AND PASTA SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Bean     Cheese     Dairy     Herb     Onion     Pasta     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried borlotti (cranberry) beans (2 2/3 cups), picked over and rinsed
10 cups water
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
2 medium onions, chopped
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
5 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 roughly 3- by 2-inch piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (optional)
3/4 pound dried ditalini or other small tubular pasta

Steps:

  • Bring beans and water (10 cups) to a boil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot and boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour. (Do not drain beans or discard soaking liquid.)
  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Add carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, rosemary, and pepper and sauté, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • Add beans with soaking liquid and Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (if using) and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours (depending on age of beans), adding more water if necessary to keep beans covered and stirring more frequently toward end of cooking. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup oil and remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons salt. Cool, uncovered, 20 minutes.
  • Discard rind and coarsely purée soup in batches in a blender (use caution when blending hot liquids), transferring as puréed to a large bowl.
  • Return soup to pot and reheat over moderately low heat, stirring frequently and thinning soup as desired with additional water. Season with salt and pepper.
  • While soup is reheating, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente, then drain in a colander and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls and top with spoonfuls of pasta, then drizzle with oil.

PASTA AND BEAN SOUP



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The chef Tom Valenti channels his late grandmother in his cooking, utilizing her ''stove top approach to life'' by braising and stewing and slow cooking the kinds of food that snowstorms were made for. Her pasta and bean soup, a treat for carb-lovers with its addition of mashed potatoes to thicken the broth, was one of many old-country comfort foods that she fed Mr. Valenti during his childhood.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     soups and stews, main course, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 pound prosciutto di Parma, in medium dice (double smoked bacon can be substituted)
1 small carrot in small dice
1 small Spanish onion in small dice
1 stalk celery, in small dice
2 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 heaping tablespoon tomato paste
1 quart store-bought reduced-sodium vegetable broth or homemade vegetable stock
2 medium baking potatoes, peeled
1 1-pound 13-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup ditalini pasta, cooked and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Pinch crushed red pepper
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, more for sprinkling
Extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add prosciutto and cook, stirring, until prosciutto begins to render its fat, about 4 minutes.
  • Add carrot, onion, celery and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, stir to coat other ingredients, and cook for 2 minutes. Add broth, one quart water and potatoes. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer until potatoes are very soft, about 25 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a bowl and mash them.
  • Return potatoes to pot and stir them into soup. If not serving immediately, let cool, cover and refrigerate for a few days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat before proceeding.
  • Add beans and pasta. Cook over medium heat until beans are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Stir in rosemary, crushed red pepper and cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • To serve, ladle some soup into each of 8 bowls. Top with more cheese and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 291, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 655 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BEAN AND PASTA SOUP



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We're always on the lookout for great, low-fat recipes and this pasta soup fits the bill. Loaded with veggies, it's fast, filling and delicious. Once school starts, I make it every week. -Maria Gooding, St. Thomas, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked small pasta
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups shredded fresh spinach
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick saucepan, saute the celery, carrots and onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, tomatoes, broth, basil, rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. , Drain pasta; stir into vegetable mixture. Add the beans; heat through. Stir in spinach; cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 588mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEAN AND PASTA SOUP



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This soup is comfort food in the late fall and over a long winter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 strip (1 ounce) bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cans (15 ounces each) beans, such as navy or cannellini, drained and rinsed
4 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken broth
3/4 cup tubetti, ditalini, or other short, tubular pasta
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or stockpot, cook bacon over medium heat until browned and crisp, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Add onion and carrots; cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary; cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in tomato paste, beans, broth, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, until soup has thickened slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • With a potato masher, mash some of the beans (still in pot) to thicken soup. Add pasta; cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
  • To serve, ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 g, Fat 3 g, Protein 11 g

BEAN AND PASTA SOUP



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This is a great, flavorful soup that 's even better the next day. It's very thick, almost casserole like. Add water for a more liquefied soup, but be careful not to over, dilute the seasonings.

Provided by Jill B. Mittelstadt

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces pork sausage
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, finely diced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed minestrone soup
2 ½ cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can great Northern beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked spinach pasta

Steps:

  • In 4 quart stock pot, cook sausage until lightly browned. Add onion powder, garlic, and onion, and cook until tender.
  • Stir in minestrone soup, water, great northern beans (undrained), kidney beans (undrained), thyme, basil and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in pasta and cook another 15 minutes and then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 25.9 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 785 mg, Sugar 2 g

PASTA AND BEAN SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Pasta     Vegetable     Freeze/Chill     Legume     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 quarts, serving 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/3 pounds dried cranberry beans
5 quarts cold water
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
2 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib, coarsely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
1/4 pound sliced pancetta or bacon, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/3 pound ditalini or other short tubular pasta
About 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine beans and water in an 8-quart heavy pot and soak, covered, 12 hours.
  • Add vegetables and 1 tablespoon rosemary to pot and simmer, covered, until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Using a slotted spoon, set aside 1 heaping cup bean mixture, then reserve 2 cups cooking liquid separately. Force remaining soup through a food mill into a very large bowl.
  • Cook pancetta in cleaned pot over moderate heat, stirring, until it begins to render its fat. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon rosemary and cook, stirring, 15 seconds. Stir in puréed soup, reserved whole beans, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently and scraping bottom with a wooden spatula to keep soup from sticking to pot (thin with some of reserved bean liquid if necessary). Add pasta and simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is cooked, about 12 minutes.
  • Serve soup drizzled with olive oil.

ITALIAN PASTA AND BEAN SOUP



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This hearty soup is just bursting with savory flavor - which is surprising considering how easy it is to make! I make it in the morning and then cool it and put it in the frig until about 30 minutes before dinner. While I'm warming the soup up, I cook my noodles.

Provided by Windchime

Categories     Beans

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, with liquid
4 (10 ounce) cans chicken broth (Campbell Soup)
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb bulk sausage, thoroughly cooked
8 ounces penne pasta, cooked
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Saute first 3 ingredients in large pot until onions are very tender.
  • Add next 6 ingredients and simmer for about 20-30 minutes. Cool and store in frig for at least a couple of hours. Reheat and simmer for about 30 minutes before serving.
  • Place cooked Penne noodles in bottom of soup bowl and ladle soup over noodles.
  • Liberally sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on soup. (I like to add cheese, stir soup and add more!).
  • Serve with French Bread or rolls.
  • Note: Because I do not want the noodles to soak up the juice in my leftover soup, I do NOT add noodles directly to soup pot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1001.2, Fat 38.6, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 2006.9, Carbohydrate 117.2, Fiber 23.2, Sugar 11.3, Protein 50

PASTA BEAN SOUP



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A quick and easy soup for a snowy day. Most of the ingredients are in your pantry. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese and serve with a hearty bread.

Provided by RAGTIMEWALTZER

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound bulk sausage
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 (14.5 ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (15.5 ounce) can navy beans, drained
3 ½ cups beef stock
3 ½ cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 ½ cups frozen chopped spinach
1 cup ditalini pasta

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir sausage and garlic in the hot oil until sausage is crumbly and evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Mix tomatoes, navy beans, beef stock, chicken stock, basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes into sausage mixture; bring to a boil. Add spinach and ditalini pasta and simmer until pasta is tender but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 926.1 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

ITALIAN BEAN AND PASTA SOUP



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A beautiful thick soup which I usually serve for lunch with a crisp salad and crusty bread. Added in after couple of reviewers have stated that the beans took a bit longer to cook for them, I have now mentioned in the instructions to cook longer, if necessary, till tender. Having said that, I have always cooked mine for an hour without any problem!

Provided by AaliyahsAaronsMum

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

225 g dried navy beans, soaked over-night (dried white haricot beans)
110 g small macaroni noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons tomato puree
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 3/4 liters chicken stock or 1 3/4 liters vegetable stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper
75 g grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and gently fry the onion with the crushed garlic for about 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomato puree and basil and stir in for another minute.
  • Drain the beans and add them into the saucepan alongwith the stock and bring the soup up to simmering point and then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour or half hour more till the beans are cooked and tender.
  • After the beans have been cooked, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper and give it a good stir.
  • Pour half the soup in a liquidiser and blend it.
  • Return the pureed half back into the pan with the remaining soup and bring it to simmering point.
  • Add in the macaroni and simmer for a further 12 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately with lots of freshly grated parmesan cheese sprinkled over.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of beans to add flavor and texture to the soup. Some good options include cannellini beans, kidney beans, and black beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time.
  • Use a good quality olive oil to enhance the flavor of the soup.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to the soup for a healthy and hearty meal. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
  • Use a flavorful broth to add depth of flavor to the soup. A good option is chicken broth or vegetable broth.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Venetian-style bean and pasta soup is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a very versatile soup that can be easily customized to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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