Hearty Pasta e Fagioli Soup
A traditional Italian bean and pasta soup, hearty and comforting, perfect for a mason's lunch.
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.
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
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