SLOW COOKER PASTA E FAGIOLI

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This delicious slow cooker soup comes from Canadian Living. I've made it a couple of times and it tastes better each time I make it.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Beans

Time 4h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 slices bacon, chopped
2 onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper
1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups chicken stock
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup tubetti
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In skillet, fry bacon over medium-high heat until crisp; transfer to slow cooker.
  • Drain fat from skillet.
  • Fry onions, garlic, celery, carrots, basil, oregano, salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Scrape into slow cooker.
  • Mash 1 cup of the beans; add to slow cooker along with remaining beans.
  • Add stock, tomatoes and bay leaf; cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  • In pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain and add to slow cooker.
  • Add parsley and tomato paste; cover and cook on high for 10 minutes or until hot.
  • Discard bay leaf.
  • Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 1169.8, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 13.5, Protein 17.6

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