Italian bean and pasta soup recipe



Recipe for italian bean and pasta soup in our easy vegetarian recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dried haricot beans, soaked overnight in cold water
  • 7 1/2 cups vegetable stock or water
  • 4 ounces medium pasta shells
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra to serve
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and ground black pepper

How to make italian bean and pasta soup

  • Drain the beans and place in a large saucepan with the stock or water.
  • Simmer, half covered, for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until tender.
  • In a blender or food processor, process half the beans with a little of their cooking liquid.
  • Stir into the unprocessed beans in the pan.
  • Add the pasta and simmer gently for 15 minutes until tender.
  • Add extra water or stock the soup seems too thick.
  • Heat the oil in a small pan and fry the garlic until golden.
  • Stir into the soup with the parsley and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle into individual bowls and drizzle each with a little extra olive oil, to serve.
  • A thick and hearty soup which followed by bread and cheese, make a substantial lunch.

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