Saturday, March 15, 2014

White bean and pasta soup

A lovely very thick soup (based on this one). Best served with bread and olive oil.
abt 2T olive oil
2 long sprigs rosemary
1T thyme
2 bay leaves
dash red pepper flakes
1 onion, chopped
1-2 carrots, chopped
3-4 ribs celery, chopped
2 (15oz) cans white beans, drained
1T minced garlic
3T nutritional yeast
 1T salt (or less)
7c water
8-10oz orzo pasta

Put olive oil in soup pot. Add rosemary, thyme, bay leaves (broken in half), red pepper, onion, carrots, and celery. In separate bow stir together water, garlic, yeast, and salt. Stir constantly over high heat until onion is clear and beginning to brown. Add water mixture and beans. Bring to boil and add pasta. Reduce heat slightly and cook 8-10 minutes, until pasta is tender. Remove from heat and serve.