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Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Comforting Pasta e Fagioli Soup for Cozy Nights In

Enjoy heartwarming Pasta e Fagioli Soup, a delightful Italian classic filled with cannellini beans and pasta, perfect for cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be replaced with vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 medium Carrots diced
  • 2 Celery Stalks diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or crushed tomatoes for a chunkier texture
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf
Protein and Texture
  • 1 can (15 ounces) Cannellini Beans rinsed
  • 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth homemade is best
  • 1 cup Small Pasta like Ditalini; gluten-free options available
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional, can be omitted or replaced with nutritional yeast

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Mix in tomato paste, dried rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf, cooking for about 2 minutes until slightly darkened.
  5. Add broth and rinsed cannellini beans, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil for about 5 minutes.
  6. Once boiling, add small pasta and cook uncovered for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  7. Season with salt and pepper and remove the bay leaf. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
  8. Serve hot in bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For freezing, omit pasta before freezing; add fresh pasta when reheating.

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