Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup, a hearty blend of flavors that embodies traditional Italian cooking. This delightful recipe features lean turkey sausage, nutritious beans, and fresh vegetables simmered in a rich tomato broth, making it perfect for both family dinners and cozy gatherings. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile dish can be served as a main course or starter, offering a satisfying meal that is also freezer-friendly for quick future meals. Whether you’re seeking nourishment on a chilly evening or hosting friends, this soup will surely become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey 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 cup dried pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and brown for about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, and parsley; sauté for about 6 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, add beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add pasta and cook for another 9–10 minutes until al dente.
- Remove bay leaves, stir in Parmesan cheese; adjust consistency with broth or water if needed.
- Serve hot with additional Parmesan and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg