Description
Pasta e Fagioli Soup is a classic Italian dish that warms the soul and delights the taste buds. This hearty soup combines tender pasta and nutritious beans in a rich, flavorful broth, making it ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in. With vibrant vegetables and a secret flavor enhancer, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a comforting bowl of goodness. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s perfect for those busy weeknights when you crave something both delicious and nourishing. Whether served with homemade garlic breadsticks or topped with fresh herbs, this Pasta e Fagioli Soup will quickly become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil (divided; 1/4 cup for cooking, 1/4 cup reserved for serving)
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup carrot (diced)
- 1 cup celery (diced)
- 1 cup potato (diced)
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (to be sprinkled in bit by bit during each cooking step)
- 15 ounces cannellini beans (drained)
- 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes (diced, drained)
- 1 quart cold water
- 1 quart beef broth
- 8 ounces pasta (ditallini or elbow macaroni)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup for cooking and 3/4 cup reserved for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, seasoning with salt.
- Add diced carrots, celery, and potato; sauté until softened.
- Stir in drained cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, cold water, beef broth, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add a Parmesan rind. Simmer for 45-60 minutes.
- Remove the rind and blend partially with an immersion blender for desired texture.
- Boil soup again and add uncooked pasta; cook for about 10 minutes until al dente.
- Off the heat, stir in butter and grated Parmesan until melted.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and more cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg