Bacon, bean & pasta soup

Bacon, bean & pasta soup

A speedy and budget-friendly soup that'll keep you satisfied

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Ready in 30 mins

Method

  1. Fry the bacon in a large non-stick pan (it will cook in its own fat) until golden, then add the leeks and carrots and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Tip in the beans, chicken stock, tomato purée and pasta and simmer until the pasta is cooked.
  3. Stir through the parsley and serve in bowls topped with grated Parmesan.
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GI Assessment

Although this contains streaky bacon, the calories are still modest. The mixed beans and pasta boast a low Gi rating making this a healthy choice.

Per serving

260 kcalories, protein 15.5g, carbohydrate 27g, fat 10.8 g, saturated fat 3.7g, fibre 6.6g, salt 2.74 g

Recipe from olive magazine, January 2006.

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  • 30 November 2008

    undividual rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really yummy, and great for a cold winter's day, but wasn't quite as flavoursome as I'd have liked, ended of adding some soy sauce after I'd served it, which really helped.

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  • 01 December 2008

    Jean rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely delicious, I used back bacon as I had some in, also canellini beans as couldn't get mixed beans, result was a warming complete meal in a bowl. Will make again and again.

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  • 11 December 2008

    Belkey rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    This was really good, wholesome & tasty. Will definitely do again.

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  • 28 January 2009

    foodie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Just found Tesco do a 3 bean taco mix, slightly hot, use this, leave out the tomato paste and thicken slightly, absolutely gorgeous

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  • 21 February 2009

    Dianne rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was really easy to make and surprisingly tasty, I will be making again!

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  • 16 March 2009

    janet1 commented on this recipe

    I can't believe something so simple to make can taste so good. Have made it numerous times and have passed on to all my friends.

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  • 12 April 2009

    dormababe rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Such an easy recipe. The children loved it. Served it with home made bread. Very Yummy

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  • 10 May 2009

    Joanne rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really easy and tasty soup! Used smoked back bacon and it was a bit too salty, will use unsmoked next time.

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  • 07 September 2009

    Shezza rated this recipe

    4 stars

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  • 10 September 2009

    Krissy commented on this recipe

    very tasty and filling. Will definitely be making this again

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  • 06 October 2009

    bowley1 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I made this tonight for lucnh tomorrow - I got my kids to try it to see if my eldest would take some in a flask to school tomorrow - they were fighting over spoonfuls!!!!!!!!!

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  • 25 October 2009

    Yummy Recipe rated this recipe

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  • 27 October 2009

    kateKF commented on this recipe

    About to try this recipe...Just checking that a lower case "L" means litre. I want to double the recipe so would mean 2 litres of stock. Would that be right? Can anyone help? Making it for the in-laws so can't screw it up ;) Thanks!

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    10 November 2009

    GG rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Quick Simple & Tasty - it even fooled my husband, he doesnt do soup for dinner - filling warming and so easy - thank you x

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  • 16 November 2009

    johngollogly rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Try adding a piece of parmesan skin whilst cooking the vegatables it deepens the flavour.

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  • 30 November 2009

    iamac commented on this recipe

    I added celery as well and a pinch of sugar and garlic. served the soup with parmesan croutons which I made myself. Cut bread into 2cm cubes. Place in a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil. Add the parmesan and gently toss to combine. Cook in preheated oven for 5 minutes or until brown. Remove from oven. Top soup with the croutons and serve.

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  • 21 January 2010

    Babs rated this recipe

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  • 13 February 2010

    Mary Chappell rated this recipe

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  • 08 April 2010

    peacock rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Pretty good and very easy to make. I didn't have any mixed beans so used a can of cannellini instead. I didn't have any parsley so instead I swirled a teaspoon of shop bought pesto into each bowl before adding the cheese.

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  • 10 May 2010

    RecipesFF rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Easy to make and packed full of goodness for the kids. Lovely

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Ready in 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 8 rashers rindless streaky bacon , chopped
  • 2 leeks , halved and sliced
  • 4 carrots , halved lengthways and sliced
  • 400g tin mixed beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1l chicken stock , fresh, cube or concentrate
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 50g small pasta shapes
  • a handful of flat-leaf parsley , chopped
  • grated parmesan , to serve
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Per serving

260 kcalories, protein 15.5g, carbohydrate 27g, fat 10.8 g, saturated fat 3.7g, fibre 6.6g, salt 2.74 g

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