Pasta E Fagioli Soup – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried Great Northern beans or white beans, soaked overnight
• 1 1/2 cups small pasta (such as baby shells or ditalini)
• 2 cups soaking liquid reserved
• 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 yellow onion, small dice
• 2 carrots, peeled and small-dice
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 Bay leafs
• One (15-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 4 cups good quality vegetable or chicken stock
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, for serving
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, roughly chopped, for garnish
• 3 tablespoons fresh oregano, for garnish
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste