Pasta Fazool (Pasta E Fagioli)
This classic Italian-American comfort food works with any kind of sausage, but I like the fennel and anise flavors of sweet Italian sausage with the beans--it's a hearty soup that's fast and easy to put together.
π Recipe adapted from AllRecipes
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Brown sausage while breaking it into small pieces, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add diced celery and chopped onion.
Cook until onions are translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
Cook and stir 2 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste until evenly distributed, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 3 cups broth.
Raise heat to high and bring to a simmer.
Add salt, black pepper, pepper flakes, and oregano.
When soup comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium and let it simmer about 5 minutes, stirring often.
Check soup consistency and add more broth, if needed.
Place chopped chard in a bowl.
Cover with cold water and rinse the leaves; any grit will fall to the bottom of the bowl.
Transfer chard to colander to drain briefly; add to soup.
Cook and stir until leaves wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in white beans; continue cooking and stirring until pasta is perfectly cooked, another 4 or 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in grated cheese.
Serve topped with grated cheese, if desired.
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