Description
Indulge in the warmth of Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup, a delightful combination of savory sausage, tender vegetables, and hearty beans simmered in a rich tomato broth. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, offering both nourishment and flavor in every bowl. With its easy preparation and versatile nature, this soup can transform any meal—from a quick weeknight dinner to a festive gathering with friends. Packed with Italian herbs and spices, each spoonful brings the taste of Italy right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound mild or spicy ground turkey or chicken sausage (casings removed)
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 medium carrots, finely diced
- 2 medium celery ribs, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 can (16 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 cup (4 oz) dried pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini)
- 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and brown for 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, and parsley; sauté until softened (about 6 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth along with cannellini beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in dried pasta and continue to simmer for another 9–10 minutes until al dente.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Adjust consistency with more broth or water if needed; season to taste.
- Serve hot garnished with additional cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Soups
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg