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A bowl of hearty pasta fagioli soup featuring diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, small pasta, fresh herbs, and grated cheese, garnished with parsley, displayed on a rustic wooden table with a spoon, warm lighting emphasizing the creamy texture and vibrant colors.

Cozy Italian Pasta Fagioli Perfect for Tonight

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A classic Italian bean and pasta soup full of flavor, comfort, and nourishment.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can cannellini beans, drained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup small pasta (acini di pepe or ditalini)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and carrots; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add beans, tomatoes, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
  7. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and Parmesan, serve hot.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit cheese or use vegan cheese substitutes.
  • Cook pasta separately for a less starchy broth if preferred.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg