Description
Warm up your evenings with a comforting bowl of Pasta Fagioli Soup. This classic Italian dish combines hearty beans, tender pasta, and fresh vegetables in a delicious broth, making it perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Easy to prepare in one pot or a slow cooker, this nutritious recipe caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians alike. Plus, it freezes beautifully, ensuring you can enjoy this delightful soup any time you need a quick and satisfying meal. With its blend of flavors and filling ingredients, Pasta Fagioli Soup is not just a dish; it’s an experience that brings family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Remove sausage and sauté onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Add chicken or vegetable broth and crushed tomatoes; return sausage to the pot if using.
- Stir in cannellini and kidney beans; bring to a boil then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot with fresh parsley on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg