pasta e fagioli

So, I know, I usually only do posts about baking.  However, as a "new year's resolution" a decided to start baking less sweets and more whole-wheat bread (I have discovered the joys of whole wheat bread flour...it is so much better than just plain ol' wheat flour!).  And while I am in the process of trying to find a great bread recipe and trying out lots of new ones I have yet to find one post worthy...it's a work in progress folks.

So to keep up with the blogging and to put off doing homework I have decided to start doing some posts about my cooking adventures.  Now, you have to know, I rarely follow recipes.  Rather I look at a recipe to be inspired.  So I'll share these inspiring recipes with you and perhaps let you know how I alter them...that is if I can remember.

Last night, since my husband is sick I decided to make soup and I happened to have the ingredients for pasta e fagioli.  This is one of my favorite soups and it is really easy to make and it is pretty healthy.  I mean, it has a whole bunch of beans in it...fiber hear we come!

So here is the link to the recipe I made (figured this would be easier than typing it up)---
Pasta e Fagioli
As for the changes...I did two stalks of celery and two carrots.  I did a can of tomatoes plus a small can of tomato sauce so it would be more tomato-y.  I also ended up using four cups of stock and even added an extra cup of water so the pasta have some moisture to soak up.  The biggest change was that I added a can of kidney beans as well as the white northern beans.  I love beans and they are such a wonderful source of fiber so I try to incorporate them into lots of things.

All in all, this soup is really flavorful and very easy to make.  Pair it with a nice salad and some whole wheat rolls and you've got yourself and delicious and healthy meal!  Enjoy!!