Hearty Pasta Fagioli Soup
Indulge in the comforting embrace of our Hearty Pasta Fagioli Soup, a delightful blend of rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. This nourishing dish is perfect for family dinners, meal prepping, or cozy nights in. Featuring tender vegetables, protein-rich beans, and hearty pasta, this soup brings warmth to any table. With its simple preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s a versatile recipe that can easily accommodate your family’s preferences. Embrace the soul-soothing goodness of this Italian classic while enjoying every spoonful of its robust flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 ½ ounces thick-cut turkey bacon (diced)
- 1 pound Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
- 5 medium celery stalks (diced)
- 2 small-medium onions (peeled and diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup red apple vinegar
- 1 (24-oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dry Ditalini pasta
- 1 (15-oz) can dark red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (15-oz) can white cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced turkey bacon; cook until browned (about 3–4 minutes). Then add crumbled Italian sausage and brown for another 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in diced carrots, celery, onions, and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 4–5 minutes).
- Mix in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Deglaze with red apple vinegar by scraping up any browned bits at the bottom of the pot; cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Stir in uncooked Ditalini pasta; cook uncovered for about 10 minutes. Add drained kidney and cannellini beans; simmer for another 4–5 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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