Pasta Fagioli Soup

Pasta Fagioli Soup

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 yellow onion

    white

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 28 oz borlotti beans

    , canned or pre-cooked, cranberry beans

  • 1 cup small pasta shape

    , ditali, ditalini or tubetti, 200g

  • 4 cups chicken stock

    or vegetable

  • 14 oz canned plum tomatoes

    400g

  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Finely chop the carrot, celery, red bell pepper and onion. Saute the veg in a large pot with the olive oil for 5-10 minutes until soft, don't let it brown. Chop the garlic and add it to the veg then saute for another 1-2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Once all the veggies are soft add the chicken or vegetable stock and canned plum tomatoes. Bring it to a boil then turn down to a simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the half of the borlotti beans (cranberry beans) and simmer for 1-2 minutes then blitz around half of the soup for a smoother, thicker texture using an immersion (hand-held) blender.

  4. 4

    Next, add the other half of the borlotti beans, pasta and simmer the soup for another 7-8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and soup has thickened, serve.

Pasta Fagioli Soup

Pasta Fagioli Soup

5.0(13)40 min4 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving a bowl of hearty, comforting soup that comes together quickly? This Pasta Fagioli recipe delivers classic, wholesome flavors, perfect for a cozy meal any night of the week.

What makes this Pasta Fagioli so satisfying is its foundation of simple, fresh vegetables—carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and yellow onion—which build a rich aromatic base. Paired with hearty borlotti beans, small pasta, and robust plum tomatoes, every spoonful offers a balanced, deeply flavorful experience.

You can expect a rustic, soul-satisfying soup brimming with tender borlotti beans and small pasta shapes like ditali. The broth is rich and savory, infused with sweet vegetables and bright tomato, offering a comforting texture that's neither too thin nor too thick. Each spoonful offers a delightful mix of soft pasta, creamy beans, and perfectly cooked vegetables, making for a truly nourishing and delicious dish.

Feel free to customize your Pasta Fagioli to suit your pantry or preferences. While borlotti beans are traditional, cannellini or great northern beans would also work beautifully. You can easily swap ditali pasta for any other small pasta shape you have on hand, like tubetti or ditalini, ensuring it cooks up tender in the broth. For a vegetarian option, simply use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock.

This comforting Pasta Fagioli is a complete meal on its own, ideal for chilly evenings or a nourishing lunch. Serve it with a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh black pepper for an extra layer of flavor.

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