pasta zoolander (bean soup)

(1 RATING)
24 Pinches
Golden Valley, AZ
Updated on Aug 8, 2012

This is from All Recipes By: Chef John, with this comment: "This is an answer to all the people who claim not having enough time to cook after a long day at work. This entire recipe, start to finish, takes about 30 minutes. It is the kind of dish you really want to savor on a chilly winter day." Sounded wonderful, and very easy.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 - anchovy fillet, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry cheese tortellini
  • 15 oz cans white beans, rinsed & drained
  • - salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch dried oregano
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

How To Make pasta zoolander (bean soup)

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste and anchovy fillet, cook until fragrant and color deepens, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in tortellini and beans; cook until tortellini are cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Stir in salt, black pepper, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, and oregano. Add spinach; cook and stir until just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Ladle into bowls and garnish with red pepper flakes and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Step 4
    Nutrition Information Servings Per Recipe: 4 Calories: 293 Amount Per Serving Total Fat: 10.1g Cholesterol: 24mg Sodium: 1256mg Amount Per Serving Total Carbs: 35.9g Dietary Fiber: 6.7g Protein: 15.4g

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