Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans Soup)

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4.6

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    331 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans Soup)

Made with inexpensive, wholesome ingredients and packed with rich flavor, this authentic Pasta e Fagioli is a celebration of traditional Italian warmth and simplicity.  

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces diced pancetta
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or ¾ teaspoon dried
  • 1 Parmesan rind (optional)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 quart reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cans (15.5 oz) reduced sodium cannellini or borlotti beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups ditalini pasta or other small pasta

For serving:

  • grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook 4-5 minutes until it is browned and has rendered most of its fat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5–6 minutes. Add the garlic and rosemary and cook another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the parmesan rind, crushed tomatoes, broth, water, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place about a quarter cup of beans in a bowl and add a little bit of the cooking liquid. Mash the beans with a fork to form a paste. Add the paste to the pot along with the rest of the whole beans.
  5. Bring soup to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes. Then, add the pasta. Cover the pot and cook another 10-12 minutes until pasta is cooked.
  6. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning to taste. Add more water as needed if you prefer the soup to have a thinner consistency. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil. The soup will thicken as it stands.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 bowl Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 516mg (22%) Potassium 807mg (23%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2710IU (54%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 bowl
Calories 331kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 516mg 22%
Potassium 807mg 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 2710IU 54%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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