Description
Indulge in the warmth of Italian comfort with this Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe. This delightful dish—originating from Tuscany—is a hearty blend of protein-rich beans, tender pasta, and a rich tomato broth that promises to satisfy your hunger and warm your soul. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to accommodate your favorite seasonal vegetables or pasta shapes. Enjoy it with crusty bread or a sprinkle of fresh herbs for an extra flavor boost.
Ingredients
- 1 pound 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 ounces) cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 3 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup (4 ounces) dried pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini)
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (plus more for serving)
- Crushed red pepper flakes (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey or chicken sausage for 4-5 minutes until crumbled.
- Add diced onions, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, and parsley; sauté for about 6 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, cannellini beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaves; bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Introduce dried pasta and simmer for 9-10 minutes until al dente.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in grated cheese until melted.
- Adjust soup thickness with extra broth if desired; taste and season as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor and nutrition, you can incorporate seasonal vegetables such as zucchini or spinach. If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute the sausage with plant-based alternatives and use vegetable broth instead of chicken.