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Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Hearty Pasta e Fagioli Soup for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Pasta e Fagioli Soup is a heartwarming Italian dish combining pasta and cannellini beans in a savory broth, perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Feel free to substitute with vegetable oil if preferred.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions work beautifully.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced is best, but dried can be used.
  • 2 medium Carrots Replace with parsnips for a different flavor.
  • 2 stalks Celery Can be omitted if desired.
  • 1 can Cannellini Beans Rinse and drain before use.
  • 6 cups Broth Use vegetable or chicken broth.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Chopped, dried can be a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Chopped, dried can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Small Pasta e.g., Ditalini or elbow macaroni.
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Omit for a vegan version.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • to garnish Fresh Parsley Feel free to use other herbs.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Separate cooking pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pasta e Fagioli Soup
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in cannellini beans and pour in broth. Increase heat to bring to a simmer, cooking for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Add rosemary and thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly.
  5. Add cooked pasta to the soup and stir to combine. Heat through for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat, add Parmesan cheese, and stir until melted. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Cook pasta separately to maintain texture, and store leftovers with pasta separate to avoid mushiness.

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