Monday, November 17, 2008

Pasta e Fagiole

Pasta e Fagiole is a pasta and bean soup that Dean Martin sang about in his song, "That's Amore"...When the stars make you drool just like pasta fazool, that's amore". This soup is the ultimate comfort food!
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large soup pot and add 1 diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves. Saute 3-5 minutes.

Add 6 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano...
...and 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes and 1 (28 oz.) can drained and rinsed cannellini beans. Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.


Do something fun while the soup simmers...like work on your blog!

Scoop out all the chunky stuff (the onions, beans, tomatoes) and transfer to a blender.



Blend to a desired consistancy...I like it mostly smooth.






Return the blended mixture to the soup pot and add 3/4 cup Ditalini pasta (tiny tubes). Simmer for about 15 minutes, until the pasta is tender.


Serve with parmesan and crusty bread.






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