Hearty Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Name: Hearty Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
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))

Enjoy a comforting bowl of Pasta e Fagioli, a traditional Italian bean and pasta soup. Perfect for a mason's lunch or a hearty meal.

Logan Byrne

|July 29, 2024

A hearty bowl of Pasta e Fagioli brimming with white beans, cherry tomatoes, and a fresh parsley garnish is set on a table with a cloth napkin, fork, and spoon. A bowl of herbs and grated cheese are in the background.

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Hearty Pasta e Fagioli Soup

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

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Meal Type Lunch

Cuisine Italian

Servings

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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Every morning, a strong espresso kicks off the day before heading to the work. A hearty lunch of Pasta e Fagioli, a traditional Italian bean and pasta soup, provides nourishment and comfort, serving as a delightful reminder of home and family.

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