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Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Pasta e Fagioli Soup
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Warm up with our flavorful Pasta e Fagioli Soup, a comforting and nutritious Italian classic that combines pasta and beans in a savory broth. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is not only easy to make but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. With its rich flavors and hearty ingredients, it’s sure to become a beloved staple in your home. Enjoy this dish with crusty bread or fresh herbs for an elevated dining experience!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup olive oil (divided; 1/4 cup for cooking, 1/4 cup reserved for serving)
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup carrot (diced)
  • 1 cup celery (diced)
  • 1 cup potato (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (to be sprinkled in bit by bit during each cooking step)
  • 15 ounces cannellini beans (drained)
  • 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes (diced, drained)
  • 1 quart cold water
  • 1 quart beef broth
  • 8 ounces pasta (ditallini or elbow macaroni)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided: 1/4 cup for cooking and 3/4 cup reserved for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent, seasoning with salt.
  2. Add diced carrots, celery, and potatoes; sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, drained cannellini beans, cold water, beef broth, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add the Parmesan rind. Simmer for 45–60 minutes.
  5. Remove the rind; use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup.
  6. Return to boil and add uncooked pasta; cook according to package instructions (about 10 minutes).
  7. Turn off heat, stir in butter and grated Parmesan until melted.
  8. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and more grated cheese on top.

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