Description
Warm up with Mama Mia’s Hearty Pasta Fagioli Soup, a comforting Italian classic that promises to satisfy your hunger and delight your taste buds. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. It’s loaded with nutritious vegetables, hearty beans, and flavorful herbs, creating a delicious meal in just over an hour. Plus, its versatility allows you to customize it with your favorite pasta shapes or additional veggies. Enjoy the warmth and heartiness of this dish that tastes even better as leftovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup ditalini pasta (or other small pasta shape)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in rinsed cannellini beans, undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook until tender (10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg