This winter has been one of the most severe in recent years so it has been important to keep warm and eat plenty of hearty food. One of my favourite recipes sure to warm you up and originating from Slovenia in the Balkans, is Pašta Fižol. This bacon, bean and pasta soup is rich and has a touch of spice. Plus, it’s incredibly easy and requires just one pot to save on washing up! Simply serve with some chunky bread (preferably rye) to enjoy a fabulous winter warming meal.
Ingredients
500g pancetta lardons (or smoked bacon)
1 tin of red kidney beans (240g drained beans)
1 bay leaf
1 small white onion, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic, crushed
1 tbsp tomato puree
20g plain flour
600ml chicken stock
125g small pasta shapes
2 tsp marjoram
2 tsp hot paprika
1 tsp cider vinegar
Instructions
Heat the bacon and onion in a large stockpot
When the bacon and onion are thoroughly cooked, add the garlic and stir thoroughly
Stir in the tomato puree
Add the flour gradually
Pour in the stock and stir
Bring the boil (constantly stirring to prevent sticking)
Reduce heat to a simmer
Add pasta, marjoram, beans and bay leaf to pan and cook for 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked
Stir in the paprika and vinegar
Season to taste and serve
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