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    Posted In: Main Entrees, Soups
    September 16, 2022 — Updated October 25, 2022 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Ultimate Pasta Fagioli Soup

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    This pasta Fagioli soup is a classic Italian recipe. Pasta e Fagioli translates in English to pasta and beans. It’s made with crushed tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, beans, and ditalini pasta.

    Serve it with crusty Italian bread and a vegetable salad for a complete meal!

    pasta fagioli soup in a bowl with a pot on the side.
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    1 Why You’ll Love This Soup
    2 Ingredient Notes
    3 Top Tips For The Ultimate Pasta Fagioli Soup
    4 Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
    5 Ultimate Pasta Fagioli Soup
    6 How To Make Pasta Fagioli Step-By-Step
    7 More Recipes You Might Enjoy

    Why You’ll Love This Soup

    • It’s hearty, delicious, and super easy to make.
    • Makes the best leftovers.
    • Although it’s vegetarian, you can include sausage or beef.
    • It’s super versatile, feel free to adjust it any way you want. Want to add spinach and mushrooms? Go for it!
    • Cooks in under 45 minutes.
    • Feeds a large crowd.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Beans – I only used canned cannellini beans but feel free to include canned red kidney beans. Just make sure to drain and rinse them.
    • Broth – Chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water works for this recipe.
    • Crushed Tomatoes – I like using canned crushed tomatoes but feel free to use marinara sauce instead.
    • Herbs – I used a combination of dried and fresh herbs. It adds so much flavor!
    • Pasta – Although ditalini pasta is what’s traditionally used in pasta Fagioli, you may use any type of short-shaped pasta.
    • Parmesan Cheese Rind – It’s the rind from a round of parmesan cheese. It adds a lot of flavor.
    measured and labeled ingredients.

    Top Tips For The Ultimate Pasta Fagioli Soup

    • Add both dried and fresh herbs for extra flavor. Although this soup doesn’t contain spices, it includes a lot of ingredients that add amazing flavor!
    • I highly recommend adding a parmesan rind to the soup but if you don’t have it on hand, just make sure to serve it with lots of fresh parmesan cheese.
    • Don’t be alarmed if there’s a lot of broth and you don’t see enough beans and pasta. The longer the soup sits, the more it will thicken! Avoid adding more pasta than suggested.
    • If you plan on having leftovers, cook the pasta separately and add it to the soup when you’re ready to serve otherwise, the pasta will become soggy.
    a ladle full of homemade pasta fagioli soup lifting it from the soup pot.

    Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions

    If you want to make this soup ahead of time, I highly recommend cooking the noodles separately. Follow steps 1-3 and then add the noodles and beans the day you plan on serving it.

    To Store: allow the soup to cool completely then transfer it to a container with a lid and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before reheating. To reheat, place the soup in a saucepan and cook on the stovetop until warm.

    pasta fagioli soup in a bowl with a pot on the side.

    Ultimate Pasta Fagioli Soup

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Italian American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 275kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    This pasta Fagioli soup is a classic Italian recipe. Pasta e Fagioli translates in English to pasta and beans. It's made with crushed tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, beans, and ditalini pasta.

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup ditalini pasta
    • 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
    • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
    • 30 ounces canned cannellini beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 carrots grated or blended in a food processor.
    • 1 large onion finely diced or minced
    • 1 parmesan cheese rind
    • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh rosemary finely minced
    • ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme finely minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil
    • ½ teaspoon sugar optional
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Add olive oil, carrots, and onions to a large pot over medium-high heat and cook for 4 minutes, while stirring frequently. 
    • Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the chicken stock, basil, and parmesan cheese rind and bring to a boil. 
    • Season the broth with salt and pepper and add a pinch of sugar if it's too acidic. 
    • Add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Once the 5 minutes are up, add the beans and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until the pasta is al dente. 
    • Make sure to stir the soup every 2-3 minutes so the pasta and beans don't stick to the bottom of the pot. Check for seasoning and enjoy! 

    Notes

    If you want to make this soup ahead of time, I highly recommend cooking the noodles separately. Follow steps 1-3 and then add the noodles and beans the day you plan on serving it.
    To Store: allow the soup to cool completely then transfer it to a container with a lid and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw completely before reheating. To reheat, place the soup in a saucepan and cook on the stovetop until warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 874mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2231IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 4mg
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    How To Make Pasta Fagioli Step-By-Step

    1. Add olive oil, carrots, and onions to a large pot over medium-high heat and cook for 4 minutes, while stirring frequently.
    2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds. Add the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the chicken stock, basil, and parmesan cheese rind and bring to a boil.
    3. Season the broth with salt and pepper and add a pinch of sugar if it’s too acidic.
    4. Add the pasta and cook for 5 minutes. Once the 5 minutes are up, add the beans and cook for an additional 4 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
    5. Make sure to stir the soup every 2-3 minutes so the pasta and beans don’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Check for seasoning and enjoy!
    four photo collage showing how to make pasta fagioli soup.

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    • Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup – Bone-in chicken, pasta, and veggies, simmered in a delicious broth.
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