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Hearty Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup

Hearty Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup
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This Hearty Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup is the perfect blend of comfort and nutrition, making it an ideal dish for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With its rich medley of tender beans, fresh vegetables, and pasta simmered in a savory broth, this soup promises to delight your taste buds. It’s easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and allows for customization based on your favorite ingredients. Serve it with crusty bread or a light salad, and enjoy a warm bowl of goodness that tastes even better as leftovers!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta or small pasta of choice
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent (3-4 minutes).
  2. Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery; cook for another 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour in tomato sauce and broth; bring to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Add rinsed beans; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Cook pasta separately until al dente; drain.
  7. Stir cooked pasta and spinach into the soup; cook until spinach wilts (2-3 minutes).
  8. Serve hot garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

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