Pasta and Bean Soup

Prepare the ingredients. Prepare all ingredients in advance so the cooking goes smoothly 🍲✨

Chop the onion and garlic. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic

Chop the carrot and celery. Peel the carrot and celery and cut them into small cubes

Saute the vegetables. Heat the oil in a pot and saute the onion, carrot, and celery over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until softened

Add the garlic and broth. Add the garlic and briefly saute for about 1 minute, then pour in the water (or use broth), season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil

Add the beans. Add the beans with a little of their liquid and briefly simmer for about 2-3 minutes; optionally, you can blend part of the soup and return it for a thicker consistency

Cook the pasta in the soup. Add the pasta and cook over medium heat according to the package instructions for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally; thin with water or broth if needed

Season and serve. Season with salt and pepper, optionally add herbs or drizzle with olive oil. Optionally sprinkle with Parmesan and serve hot 🍲✨