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Authentic Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich, tomato-based pasta fagioli soup, topped with fresh parsley.
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Make this classic Italian Pasta Fagioli, a hearty and comforting soup featuring cannellini beans, ditalini pasta, and savory broth. This reliable recipe brings authentic Italian comfort food to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup ditalini pasta
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice), chicken broth, and water to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans and the ditalini pasta.
  6. Return the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom.
  7. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle the Pasta Fagioli into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, mash about 1/2 cup of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the pasta, or blend a portion of the soup and stir it back in.
  • If you prefer a version with meat, brown 1/2 pound of ground beef or Italian sausage before adding the onions and vegetables.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day, making it excellent for meal prep.

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