Description
Experience the heartwarming comfort of our Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe, a classic dish that brings the rustic flavors of Tuscany straight to your table. This nourishing soup is a delightful blend of tender pasta, hearty beans, and rich tomato broth, making it an ideal choice for cozy dinners or meal prep. Easy to prepare and full of wholesome ingredients, this recipe allows for customization with your favorite vegetables and proteins, ensuring every bowl is tailored to your taste. Perfect for family gatherings or a satisfying weeknight meal, you’ll find yourself savoring each spoonful of this delicious soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken sausage
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 celery ribs
- 4 cloves garlic
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 cup dried pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, and parsley; sauté for 6 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add both types of beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, seasonings, and bay leaves. Bring to boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add pasta; continue simmering until al dente (about 9-10 minutes).
- Remove bay leaves; fold in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Adjust thickness with extra broth if needed; taste and season as preferred.
- Serve hot garnished with more cheese and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg