Description
Hearty Pasta e Fagioli Soup is a soul-soothing dish that brings the warmth of home-cooked comfort to your table. Bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables, nutritious beans, and tender pasta, this delightful soup is perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious and filling meal that is both satisfying and easy to customize. Whether youβre enjoying it on a chilly day or preparing a meal prep batch for the week ahead, this soup is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions, diced carrots, and diced celery; sautΓ© until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with diced tomatoes, rinsed cannellini beans, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add small pasta to the boiling soup. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider throwing in some spinach or zucchini. If desired, substitute the cannellini beans with other varieties like kidney or black beans. Make sure not to overcook the pasta; add it towards the end of cooking for the best texture.