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Pasta Fagioli from ABC’s “The CHEW: What’s for Dinner?”

November 19, 2013 Kelly Stilwell 12 Comments

We love soup. I don't know it it's because the kitchen smells so good while the food is simmering, or if it's just that we love dunking crusty rolls in hot soup, but we love it! This recipes if from The Chew's cookbook.

When I was in Los Angeles, I was invited to visit Walt Disney Studios to screen an upcoming episode of The Neighbors followed by a Q&A with the show’s creator and Executive Producer, Dan Fogelman. We also got to see a bit of the new Marvel IRON MAN & HULK: HEROES UNITED coming out soon on DVD, and meet with Jeph Loeb, EVP, Head of Television at Marvel. We even got to see an upcoming episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. I am embarrassed to say I had never seen Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and now I can tell you I’m a fan! It’s awesome!

So what does all this have to do with a recipe for soup? While we were at Walt Disney Studios we got gift bags from Disney and ABC!

ABC's The Chew

Both were filled with awesomeness, but I want to share with you about one item in particular that I am totally in love with! It’s the cookbook from ABC’s The CHEW called What’s for Dinner? First, let me say that I love Clinton Kelly who is one of the hosts of The CHEW. I covered a fashion event for Macy’s where he appeared and was absolutely hilarious and so charming. He also is no-holds-barred when it comes to telling women like it is, especially when it comes to bra fittings! But back to the book

Looking through What’s for dinner?, I knew I was going to love it, but now that I’ve actually prepared something from it, I am hooked!

First of all, let me just share a little about why I love this cookbook. It’s all in the Table of Contents:

    • Quick and Easy Meals to Make on Busy Weeknights
    • Breakfast + Dinner = “Brinner!”
    • Sweet Treats for the Middle of the Week
    • Pizza Night
    • Friday Night Cocktail Party
    • Party Like it’s your Birthday!
    • Partying with the Kids
    • Saturday Night Specials
    • Date Night!
    • Sunday Sit-Downs

Don’t you just love the chapter topics? By the way, “Brinner” is not ham and eggs. It’s things like Fried Cornish Hens and Pan d-Oro French Toast. Yep, I’m making that soon! I also love that the recipes have a rating for ease of preparation. That one is moderate. I started with something easy, and perfect for my family. We love soup, and I had almost everything I needed on hand for this recipe. Make it soon! You’ll love it, too!

Ingredients

5 tablespoons prosciutto, diced
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
8 cups chicken stock
2 cups cooked kidney beans
2 cups cooked cannellini beans
3 cups broken lasagne noodles
kosher salt
black pepper
grated parmesan for garnish

Preparation

In a Dutch oven, heat the prosciutto and 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat until almost smoking.
Add the parsley and onion, and cook, stirring, until the onion is browned and soft, about 5 minutes.

ABC's The Chew
Stir in the tomato paste, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 5 more minutes.
Add the chicken stock and beans, and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

ABC's The Chew

Add the pasta and cook according to recipe on box, or about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
Divide the soup among 6 bowls.

Garnish with cheese. (Garnishing with fresh parsley would also be good.)
We love soup. I don't know it it's because the kitchen smells so good while the food is simmering, or if it's just that we love dunking crusty rolls in hot soup, but we love it! This recipes if from The Chew's cookbook.

Here’s a printable version for you!

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Pasta Fagioli from ABC's The CHEW: What's for Dinner?"

Pasta Fagioli (fah-joe-lee) is an Italian soup that is even better the next day. It's great with prosciutto, which I had on hand. though the recipe in the book calls for 3 T of Pancetta. I also used sweet onion instead of Spanish, and substituted with beans I had on hand. As Mario Batali says, "...almost anything you think to add is fine."
Course Lunch or Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 -8
Author Modified by Kelly Stilwell

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons prosciutto diced
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups cooked kidney beans
  • 2 cups cooked cannellini beans
  • 3 cups broken lasagne noodles
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • grated parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven, heat the prosciutto and 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat until almost smoking.
  • Add the parsley and onion, and cook, stirring, until the onion is browned and soft, about 5 minutes
  • Stir in the tomato paste, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and beans, and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add the pasta, and cook according to recipe on box, or about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the soup among 6 bowls.
  • Garnish with cheese. (Garnishing with fresh parsley would also be good.)

Pick up The CHEW What’s for Dinner? at your local bookstore, or pick it up right here on Amazon! It would make a great Christmas gift! Next up on my recipe schedule, Chicken Marsala! Enjoy!

Watch The Chew on ABC at 1:00 on weekdays!

Follow The Chew on Facebook & Twitter!

 

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Comments

  1. Cindy ~Hun... What's for Dinner? says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    I love pasta fagioli soup and this version sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.

    Reply
  2. Sandra (at) Coasahmom (dot) com says

    February 5, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Those goodie bags look pretty awesome! and the pasta looks like it would be delicious! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Cheryl says

    February 5, 2014 at 1:45 PM

    I stopped by from Simple Supper Tuesday because your picture looked good and your dish sounded good. Your story is so great to. What an awesome experience you had! And that does sound like an awesome cookbook. Thanks so much for sharing! HUGS

    Reply
    • Kelly Stilwell says

      February 5, 2014 at 2:31 PM

      Thanks, Cheryl! It was fun. Try the recipe for the soup! I love the cookbook 🙂 hugs back at you 🙂

      Reply
  4. Joanne T Ferguson says

    February 9, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    G’day! One of my fave childhood dishes!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Viewed as part of the Foodie Friends Friday Valentine’s Day Party!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
  5. Kelly Stilwell says

    February 9, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    Thank you for visiting, Joanne! It was fabulous! Cheers!

    Reply
  6. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    February 10, 2014 at 4:52 AM

    Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday Valentine’s Day Party.

    Reply
  7. Marlys (This and That) says

    February 10, 2014 at 12:17 PM

    This sounds good.. Thanks for sharing these on Foodie Friends Friday Valentine’s Party and I hope you will join us again this week for our Snack Food Theme.

    Reply
  8. Miz Helen says

    February 11, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    Hi Kelly,
    This looks like a delicious recipe, we will love your Pasta Fagioli, it looks fabulous! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  9. Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says

    February 14, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful recipe! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Best of the Weekend. Pinned to our party board. 🙂

    Reply
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