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

Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup {Olive Garden copy-cat}
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Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup is a delicious and hearty dish inspired by the beloved Olive Garden classic. This comforting soup features a medley of nutritious ingredients like lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and savory herbs. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, offering a satisfying meal that can easily be customized to suit your family’s tastes. Gluten-free options are also available, making this soup suitable for a variety of dietary needs. Let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting while you savor the rich flavors of this Italian-inspired soup.

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
  • 2 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 3 cups homemade or canned tomato sauce
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 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
  • 1/4 cup dry uncooked Ditalini pasta or other small pasta (gluten-free or omitted if preferred)
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (to taste)
  • Water (as needed to thin out soup)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
  2. Add ground turkey and cook until browned.
  3. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker and stir in celery, carrots, zucchini, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, bay leaf, fennel seeds, beans, pasta, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. Stir occasionally and adjust consistency with water as needed.
  5. Before serving, remove the bay leaf and stir in fresh parsley.

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