PASTA E FAGIOLI FROM FOOD AND WINE

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I like a bit of tomato in my pasta e Fagioli. I don't know if it's authentic or not, I just like it. This version has just a bit, along with orzo and prosciutto. Yum!

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups low sodium chicken broth
prosciutto
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 rosemary sprig
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 (19 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 lb fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil with the prosciutto.
  • Add the orzo, cover partially and cook until the orzo is al dente, about 6 minutes.
  • Strain the broth into a heatproof bowl.
  • Pick out the prosciutto and dice it.
  • Reserve the orzo separately.
  • Wipe out the saucepan and heat the olive oil int it.
  • Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, rosemary, crushed red pepper, and diced porsciutto and cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are lightly browned, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and the strained broth, cover partially, and simmer until the prosciutto and veggies are tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Discard the rosemary sprig.
  • Add half of the beans to the soup.
  • Puree the soup in a blender and return to the saucepan.
  • Add the remaining beans and the reserved orzo and cook until heated through.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the goat cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.4, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 15, Sodium 214.3, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 28.7

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