Easy Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe
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Easy Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe
Description
This recipe develops flavor through slowly cooking onion and sausage until browned, then adding diced carrots, garlic, and Italian seasoning for aromatic notes. Chicken broth and crushed tomatoes simmer to combine savory and tangy elements. White beans contribute protein and creaminess, while small ditalini pasta is cooked separately and added to maintain its shape and texture.
The final soup balances tender vegetables with the savory, mildly spiced sausage and herb blend, creating a filling yet approachable meal. Parmesan cheese added at serving enhances richness and adds a salty finish.
This soup works well for a satisfying lunch or dinner, comfortably filling and appropriate for cooler days. Cooking the pasta separately prevents it from overcooking in the soup, preserving the ideal al dente bite.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 onion yellow, large, chopped
- 1 lb Italian sausage mild, sweet, or spicy will work
- 4 carrot large, diced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme fresh, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- chicken broth 32 ounce container
- crushed tomatoes with basil 2 cans, 28 ounce each
- White beans 2 cans, 15 ounce each
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 cups spinach baby, roughly chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese for serving
Instructions
- Add oil to a large soup pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add in the crushed red pepper and onion and cook until the onion is very soft, about 10 minutes. Add in the sausage and, using a wooden spoon, break it into small pieces. Cook until sausage is brown and no pink color remains.
- Add in the carrots and cook until they begin to soften, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add in the garlic, thyme, and Italian seasoning, cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and crushed tomatoes and stir to combine. Increase heat to medium-high and bring soup to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for at least 30 minutes. This is where the soup develops its flavor!
- Stir in the beans and continue cooking the soup for another 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, bring a small pot to a rolling boil. Add a dash of salt, then add the pasta into the boiling water and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and quickly rinse it under cold water. Toss the pasta into soup the pot, then stir in the spinach. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the spinach has softened.
- Remove from heat and divide among serving bowls. Top with cheese and serve at once!
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