Nonnas Easy Italian Bean Soup Food

NONNA'S EASY ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, sautee onions and garlic in oil.
• Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, parsley, salt and pepper.
• Rinse beans and add to sauce.
• Let simmer for 10 minutes.
• While sauce is simmering, boil water and make pasta according to package.
• When ready, drain 3/4 of the water but leave 1/4 with pasta. Add to simmering sauce and stir in basil.
• Top with parmasan and serve!

CLASSIC MINESTRONE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook onion, carrot, celery, garlic and rosemary until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce, beans and 2 1/2 cups water. Add broth, zucchini, pasta and pepper; bring to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and additional parsley, if desired.

EASY ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in 6 quart pot.
• Cover and bring to boil.
• Reduce to simmer and cook 45 minutes (but anywhere from 20 minutes - 1 hour will work).
• Ladle into bowls and serve!

ITALIAN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, potato and celery in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, beans, tomatoes, parsley and pesto. Bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, 10-15 minutes. , Add spinach and cook just until wilted. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.