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Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup {Olive Garden copy-cat}

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup, inspired by Olive Garden’s beloved recipe. This hearty dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Packed with lean ground turkey, kidney beans, and fresh vegetables simmered in rich tomato sauce, it delivers a delightful blend of nourishment and taste without compromising on health. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can set it and forget it while the flavors meld together beautifully. Enjoy this nutritious soup that serves a crowd and can easily be customized to fit your pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 3/4 pound extra-lean ground turkey
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 celery ribs (chopped)
  • 2 large carrots (chopped)
  • 3 cups homemade or canned tomato sauce
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained – preferably fire roasted or Italian style)
  • 1/2 cup homemade beef stock or no-salt beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 cup cooked or drained & rinsed canned kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup cooked or drained & rinsed canned Great Northern beans
  • 2 medium zucchini (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup dry uncooked Ditalini pasta or other small pasta (optional)
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (to taste)
  • Water (as needed to thin out soup to desired consistency)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Start by chopping all vegetables and measuring out spices.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  3. Add sautéed mixture to the slow cooker along with ground turkey, celery, carrots, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, seasonings, beans, zucchini, pasta (if using), salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, and water to reach desired consistency.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  5. Adjust seasoning before serving and remove the bay leaf.

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