Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup, a delicious blend of hearty flavors that make it perfect for any occasion. This traditional soup features a rich tomato broth brimming with lean turkey sausage, tender beans, and vibrant vegetables, creating a nutritious meal that delights the senses. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its customizable ingredients and easy preparation steps, this rustic bean soup is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken sausage
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 medium celery ribs
- 4 cloves garlic
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 cup dried pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)
- Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat; add sausage and cook until browned.
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, and parsley; sauté for about 6 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth, both types of beans, diced tomatoes with juices, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaves; bring to a boil before reducing to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in pasta; simmer for an additional 9–10 minutes until al dente.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in Parmesan cheese; adjust consistency as needed with more broth or water.
- Serve hot with extra cheese and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg