Italian Pasta Fagioli
Italian Pasta Fagioli is a delicious, hearty soup with main ingredients, including beans, pasta, and greens in a tomato broth.
Equipment
- Large soup pot (approximately 4 quarts)
- Wooden spoon, or other large spoon
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 cup chopped onion fresh or frozen
- 2 stalks of celery diced or chopped (about a cup)
- 1 cup diced or chopped carrots can use matchstick
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 ½ cups water
- 2 teaspoons chicken base or 2 bouillon cubes
- 1 Tablespoon dried basil crushed
- 2 Tablespoons dried Parsley crushed
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Bay leaf optional
- Parmesan rind optional
- 1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 15 oz. can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
- 3-4 cups shredded greens Swiss chard, Kale, or Escarole (may also use 1 pkg frozen spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded or shaved parmesan for garnish.
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil and sausage over medium-high heat, breaking up any large pieces, until browned.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, making sure ingredients don't stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Add garlic, sautḗ about 1 minute or until it becomes fragrant.
- Add chicken stock, water, base, seasonings, bay leaf and rind (if using), and tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil, add pasta and beans. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, uncovered for approximately 12 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir frequently during the first few minutes, so pasta won’t stick to the bottom.
- Add greens, and simmer for another 8-10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Add pepper to taste. Ladle into soup bowls and serve topped with shredded or shaved parmesan cheese. Buon Appetito!
Notes
For a less spicy soup, I use a mixture of half ground beef and half sweet Italian sausage.
Store this soup in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
It may be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 624mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2545IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3mg
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