Ultimate Pasta Fagioli Soup
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.
Servings: 10
Calories: 275kcal
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