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Italian Navy Bean Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the rustic kitchens of Italy, Italian Navy Bean Soup, or Pasta e Fagioli, is a comforting dish that showcases the simplicity of beans and pasta. Traditionally made during colder months, it reflects the resourcefulness of Italian cuisine, using pantry staples to create a hearty meal. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating different meats or vegetables, making it a beloved dish worldwide.

ItalianITmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 to 2 cups diced onion
1 cup diced celery
2 cups diced carrots
1 tablespoon minced garlic
6 cups water
6 teaspoons chicken style instant broth
15 ounces diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
2 cans navy beans
6 cups chopped kale
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground pepper

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Heat 1.5 teaspoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add 1.5 to 2 cups of diced onion, 1 cup of diced celery, 2 cups of diced carrots, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pot.

3

Sauté the vegetables until the onions are soft, stirring occasionally.

4

Add 6 cups of water and 6 teaspoons of chicken style instant broth to the pot, stirring to combine.

5

Add a 15-ounce can of diced tomatoes with juice to the pot and stir.

6

Add 2 teaspoons of dried oregano and 1 teaspoon of fresh rosemary, stirring to combine.

7

Bring the mixture to a simmer and maintain it for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8

After 30 minutes, add 2 cans of rinsed and drained navy beans, 6 cups of chopped kale, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of ground pepper to the pot.

9

Cook until the beans are heated through and the kale is cooked to desired tenderness, being careful not to overcook the kale.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Pasta e FagioliFagioli all'uccelletto
Local Name: Minestra di fagioli

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