Description
Crock pot Pasta Fagioli is a hearty Italian-inspired soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. This comforting dish combines tender ground beef, nutritious beans, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a flavorful chicken broth, creating a delicious meal that warms the soul. Easy to prepare in your slow cooker, this pasta fagioli recipe allows you to enjoy rich flavors with minimal effort. Whether shared with family or served at gatherings, this delightful soup will quickly become a staple in your dinner rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 can Dark Red Kidney Beans (15 oz., drained and rinsed)
- 1 can Great Northern Beans (15 oz., drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 Onion (Diced)
- 2 Medium Carrots (Diced)
- 3 Celery Stalks (Diced)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 3 cans Tomato Sauce (8 oz.)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (15 oz.)
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Dry Ditallini Pasta
- 3 tsp Italian Seasonings
- 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 3 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
- In the crock pot, combine the cooked beef with diced onion, carrots, celery, minced garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, rinsed beans, seasonings, and chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in dry ditallini pasta.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley and shredded parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg