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Pasta e Fagioli Soup
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup [Olive Garden Copycat]

This hearty, Italian soup is loaded with beef, vegetables and lots of YUM!
Course Anytime, Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 20 1 cup servings

Equipment

  • 4-Quart Cooking Pot
  • Cutting Board / Food Dicer / Food Processor *optional
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Spatula
  • Soup Ladle
  • Cutting Knife

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef 96/4
  • 1 Medium Chopped Onion
  • 2 TBSP Olive Oil
  • 1 TBSP Minced Garlic
  • 1 Cup Shredded Carrots About 3 Carrots
  • 1 Cup Chopped Celery
  • 2 15 oz can Tomato Sauce
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 15 oz can Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can Kidney Beans with liquid
  • 1 15 oz can Great Northern Beans with liquid
  • 1 ½ tsp Dried Oregeno
  • 1 ½ tsp Dried Basil
  • ½ tsp Thyme
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 TBSP Parsley
  • 1 tsp Coarse Black Pepper
  • 1 Cup Ditalini Pasta
  • ⅓ Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Gather and prep all of the ingredients.
  • Preheat cooking pot and olive oil on medium heat. Add garlic and onions, then stir fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the beef. Continue to brown and break up the beef while mixing in the garlic and onions for about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the oregano, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and parsley, then mix well. Continue to stir for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and celery.
  • Add the kidney beans and great northern beans with liquid. Do not drain. Mix well.
  • Turn heat up to medium-high. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, and broth. Stir well and bring to a soft boil uncovered.
  • Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • After 45 minutes, add the pasta and parmesan cheese. Stir well. Continue to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Let rest for 5 minutes. Top with Parmesan, pepper, and parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

This Pasta e Fagioli Soup is delicious after just 1 hour of simmering. However, for ultimate results, simmer on low for two hours.
Enjoy!