Portuguese Hearty Bean and Vegetable Soup

1. Place the beans with the water in a pan.
2. Add the onion, bay leaf, and salt.
3. The water should cover the beans, if not, add more water and bring to a boil.
4. Then, using a slotted spoon, remove the bay leaf and most of the beans, and place them in a bowl.
5. Blend the remaining beans in the pot to create a thicker broth.
6. Add all the vegetables and pasta to the pot and bring to a boil again.
7. Let the soup simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are cooked.
8. Finally, add the reserved beans back into the soup, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Iscas & Pataniscas