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Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 |
| Calories | 343 |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1197 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Protein | 17 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 2 teaspoons |
| Center-cut bacon, chopped | 4 ounces |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Onion, chopped | 1 |
| Rosemary | 2 sprigs |
| Fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried) | 1 tablespoon |
| Chicken stock | 32 ounces |
| Water | 12 ounces |
| Red kidney beans | 1 (14 ½-ounce) can |
| Cannellini beans | 1 (14 ½-ounce) can |
| Whole-wheat macaroni (or other small pasta) | 1 cup |
| Freshly ground pepper to taste | |
| Grated Parmesan cheese | 1/3 cup |
- Directions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, onion, rosemary, and thyme and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, water, and beans to the pot. Bring to a boil and add macaroni. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes or so (read package directions).
- Serve and top with Parmesan cheese.
Exchanges
2 starches; 1 very lean meat substitute; 0.5 lean meat substitutes; 2 fats
Side Suggestions: Crusty Bread
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