Description
Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup is a comforting Italian-inspired dish that brings warmth and flavor to your family table. This easy-to-make soup combines lean ground turkey, tender beans, fresh vegetables, and hearty pasta, simmered to perfection in a rich tomato base. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep, this recipe is not only delicious but also adaptable for gluten-free diets. With its blend of spices and wholesome ingredients, every bowl offers a satisfying experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3/4 pound extra-lean ground turkey
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 celery ribs (chopped)
- 2 large carrots (chopped)
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28-ounce)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup cooked or drained & rinsed canned kidney beans
- 1/2 cup cooked or drained & rinsed canned Great Northern beans
- 2 medium zucchini (chopped)
- 1/4 cup dry uncooked Ditalini pasta or other small pasta (use gluten-free or leave out entirely if preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables by chopping the onion, celery, carrots, zucchini, and mincing the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the ground turkey until fully cooked.
- Transfer the turkey to your slow cooker and add all prepared vegetables and canned ingredients along with broth and seasonings.
- Cook on low for approximately 4 hours or until vegetables are tender.
- Adjust seasoning before serving with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg