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pasta fagioli soup in a white dutch oven with ladle inside the soup
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Pasta Fagioli Soup

Tender white beans, wholesome pasta, flavorful smoked sausage, and a savory broth make this classic Italian soup a family favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: bean soup, pasta e fagioli, pasta fagioli
Servings: 12
Calories: 358kcal
Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound spicy or sweet Italian sausage, removed from casings
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Salt and Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 6 to 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1-½ cups ditalini pasta, or any other small shaped pasta
  • Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish
  • Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven or a large deep pot set over medium heat.
  • Add sausage and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon; cook for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Transfer cooked sausage to a plate and set aside.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same pot.
  • Stir in the onions, celery, and carrots; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Stir in the tomato paste.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add in beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth.
  • Stir in the sugar, rosemary, basil, oregano, thyme, and previously cooked sausage; increase heat and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, stir in the pasta and reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook for 8 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
  • Taste soup for seasonings and adjust accordingly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with freshly grated parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1875IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg