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A bowl of pasta with white beans, diced tomatoes, and parsley on top, reminiscent of Pasta e Fagioli, sits next to a napkin, parsley sprigs, and a sprinkle of cheese.

Hearty Pasta e Fagioli Soup

A man wearing glasses in a kitchen.Logan Byrne
A traditional Italian bean and pasta soup, hearty and comforting, perfect for a mason's lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Meal Type Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 356 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $10
Shopping Cost$8

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 400 g cannellini beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 400 g diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken
  • 1 cup ditalini or other small pasta
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Parmesan cheese grated (optional, for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion
  • Add the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
    2 cloves garlic, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks
  • Stir in the cannellini beans, diced tomatoes, broth, oregano, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
    400 g cannellini beans, 400 g diced tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
    1 cup ditalini
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
    Fresh parsley, Parmesan cheese

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans before adding them to the pot.
This soup can be made ahead and reheated, making it perfect for packed lunches.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1245mgPotassium: 438mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5761IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Hearty Lunch, Italian Soup, Pasta e Fagioli, Traditional Recipe

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