Italian Pasta Fagiola Soup Mix and Recipe

Submitted by lesliecoy

"Not sure where I found this recipe - but it makes a wonderful keep on hand soup mix or a great Jar Gift Idea. Rinse beans in cold water and sort our shriveled ones. Dry on paper towels overnight. Layer beans and spices n a mason jar for a pretty presentation. Package the pasta in a separate package or jar, and add a hand-written copy of the " How To" for a great gift. or make up several jars for yourself."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• Bean and Spice Mix

• 3⁄4 cup great northern bean
• 3⁄4 cup pinto beans
• 3⁄4 cup red beans
• 1⁄4 cup dried onion flakes
• 2 teaspoons instant minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried celery flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1⁄4 cups small shell pasta (shell, bowties or ditalini)

• Soup Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 carrot, cho
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1⁄2 lb ham, cubed (or Italian Turkey Sausage )
• 2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cups chicken stock (or 4 cups water)

directions

1. In a large soup pot ( or crock pot ) saute carrots, celery, and ham in olive oil.
2. Add tomatoes, chicken stock( or water) and bean and spice mix.
3. Bring to a boil. Cover partially, and reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender.
4. Cook pasta until al dente.
5. To serve:.Place pasta in the bottom of bowls and spoon hot soup over the pasta. Garnish with Parmesan Cheese.