Description
Nona’s Authentic Pasta Fagioli Soup is a heartwarming Italian dish that embodies comfort and tradition. This easy-to-make recipe combines rich San Marzano tomatoes, savory chicken broth, tender turkey, and hearty cannellini beans, all enveloped in perfectly cooked ditalini pasta. In just 45 minutes, you can create a nourishing meal that not only satisfies your hunger but also warms your soul. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with loved ones, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your home. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping and enjoy the delightful flavors of Italy right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 28oz can San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes
- 48oz chicken broth
- 2 14.5oz cans of cannellini beans
- 4oz imported turkey slices, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1lb box of ditalini pasta
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Cook the ditalini pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (6-7 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in diced turkey slices and cook until heated through (about 5 minutes). Add cannellini beans with their juice.
- Break up the whole tomatoes by hand and add to the pot along with chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Season with ground pepper to taste, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve hot with freshly grated cheese and warm bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg