
Mama’s Pasta Fagioli
Ingredients
Instructions
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Wrap Thyme, Rosemary and broken Bay Leaf in cheesecloth - secure with twine
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In a Large heavy saucepan - heat olive oil and butter (do not brown butter)
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Add onion and pancetta - medium heat for 5 min
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Add garlic - stir occasionally until onions are tender and translucent (about 3 min)
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Add chicken broth, beans and sachet of herbs and bring to a boil
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Decrease heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes
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Discard Sachet of Herbs
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Remove 1 C of soup and beans (mostly beans but some soup) and puree until smooth
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Put aside puree and add pasta to saucepan - increase heat to high medium for 8 minutes ( until pasta is tender yet firm)
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Add puree to soup - stir and taste.