Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup, a hearty dish that beautifully combines rich flavors and nutritious ingredients. This classic Italian recipe features tender pasta, protein-packed beans, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a savory tomato broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal that will leave you satisfied.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken sausage
- 1 large onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 celery ribs
- 4 cloves garlic
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- Dried pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, rosemary, thyme)
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced onion, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, and parsley; sauté until softened.
- Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaves; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in pasta; simmer until al dente.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in Parmesan cheese. Adjust thickness with more broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg