Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 3 to 4 ribs celery from the heart, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 stems fresh rosemary
- 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans
- 1 (15-ounce) can chick peas
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup mini penne with lines or ditalini
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds on an angle
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- A handful fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- Grated Romano cheese, for topping
Directions
Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a soup pot over medium to medium-high heat. Add the carrot, celery, onions, garlic, rosemary, bay leaf, salt and pepper, to taste. Saute until the vegetables are soft, about 7 to 8 minutes. Stir in the canned beans and tomato paste, and cook for 1 minute. Add the stock and water, then cover and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and let simmer in the soup for 5 minutes, then add the green beans and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes more. Turn off the heat. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and the parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Discard the rosemary stems. To serve, ladle the soup into shallow bowls and garnish with cheese.
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By rossy_12246906
Tustin, 43
on November 07, 2011
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I just made this recipe yesterday and it was a total hit. We actually had leftovers today and the taste was even better - the lemon zest and juice add a nice kick to it. My husband just asked me to make more and freeze it. A great cold weather soup even in Southern California.
By clevelandfan40
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on October 26, 2011
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I love this dish,I make it quite often...I do leave out a couple things..like the lemon...I should try it sometime..I usually leave out the green beans..but there's really no reason to that.I like green beans,it just makes the soup almost too full.I use whole wheat pasta and I also use more chicken stock.I love the beans.
By clairenicole87
on January 29, 2011
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I forgot the lemon *forehead smack* Next time I will add the lemon! I LOVE this recipe! I'm eating it now lol I get it at Olive Garden all the time and wanted to see if I could make it! Next time I think I'll add the whole can of tomato paste but I think the recipe is great as is!
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