Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Copycat Pasta e Fagioli Soup Dutch Oven Recipe, a heartwarming dish that brings together tender pasta, savory ground beef, and nutritious beans in a rich broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a delightful combination of Italian-inspired ingredients, making it a versatile addition to any table. Serve it as a main course or alongside crusty bread and a salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 15 oz can Great Northern beans
- 15 oz can kidney beans
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté carrots, onion, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce along with the cooked beef.
- Add both types of beans and chicken broth; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Incorporate ditalini pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg