Description
Warm up with Mama Mia’s Hearty Pasta Fagioli Soup, a delightful blend of hearty beans, vibrant vegetables, and comforting pasta. This Italian-inspired soup is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor, making it perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. With wholesome ingredients and a robust taste, it’s the ideal dish for anyone looking to enjoy a cozy meal. Serve it as a starter or main course, and let it warm you from the inside out!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup ditalini pasta
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add rinsed cannellini beans, undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook until tender (10-12 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg