Description
Discover the warmth and comfort of a homemade Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe, a delightful Italian dish that’s perfect for family gatherings or cozy lunches. This flavorful soup combines tender ground beef with hearty beans, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, creating a nourishing bowl that soothes the soul. With its vibrant ingredients and satisfying texture, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also adaptable to suit your personal preferences. Enjoy it alongside crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal that brings the essence of Italy right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 3 stalks celery (sliced)
- 1–2 cups carrots (sliced or diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
- 3 cans tomato sauce (8 oz each)
- 1 can kidney beans (15 oz, drained)
- 1 can Great Northern or cannellini beans (15 oz, drained)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and sauté until browned.
- Incorporate diced onion, celery, and carrots; cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add crushed garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in dried basil, Italian seasoning, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and tomato sauce along with the broth; bring to a rolling boil.
- Fold in drained beans and maintain a vigorous boil.
- Stir in ditalini pasta; simmer for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
- Adjust consistency with water if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg