Monday, October 5, 2009

Pasta Fagioli

(A hearty Italian soup)

1/2 Onion, chopped
3 cloves Garlic, chopped
2 cans italian-style Stewed Tomatoes, undrained **
3 cans Chicken Broth
2 cans Cannelini Beans (white kidney beans), undrained
1 T Basil
1/4 t. Pepper
8 oz Tomato Sauce
8 oz. tiny Shell Pasta
8 - 10 sprigs Cilantro

In food processor,blend onion, garlic, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce and cilantro until smooth. Heat in large pot; add, chicken broth, beans, basil and pepper. Heat to a boil; simmer 10 minutes. Add pasta and cover for 10 - 12 minutes or until pasta is done.

Vegetarian Variation: Substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.

2 comments:

  1. So...was it a hit? I want to know if it is good before I try making it!

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  2. I'm sorry, I thought I responded to this!

    Yes, we did like it! Acadia rated it 4 (out of 5) stars and said it would have gotten 4 1/2 stars if it didn't have the white kidney beans in it. ;) I would have preferred less cilantro, but that's because I'm not a huge fan of it. Even still, it was tasty. So, if you like tomato and cilantro, you will really like this!

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