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 kevsgirl222
Irving, TX
on May 09, 2013
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This soup is awesome! I don't like garbanzo beans so I left it out, and added extra green beans. I love the lemon in it, because it tastes so refreshing. The grated cheese on top just perfects this dish. I didn't think I would like it, but everyone was raving about it, so I tried it. This is going to be a keeper!
By issy0522
leavenworth, KS
on May 02, 2013
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My family loved this dish. It was the perfect for the cold day. It's not easy getting my family to eat beans but this dish made it simple. I didn't have rosemary so I added oregano out of desperation and it was still amazing.
By 7819carol
Rock Tavern, NY
on February 12, 2013
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Excellent recipe. I love this soup, is very easy to make and is delicious, my kids and husband can't get enough.
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