Description
Pasta Fazool is a hearty and comforting Italian bean soup that warms the soul. This delightful dish combines tender pasta, nutritious beans, and fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, Pasta Fazool is both budget-friendly and satisfying. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Customize it with your choice of veggies or herbs for a personal touch, making it an easy go-to recipe that everyone will enjoy.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 1 small sprig of fresh thyme (or ¼ teaspoon dried)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) borlotti beans or cannellini beans, drained
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 7 oz short pasta (ditali, orecchiette, shells, etc.)
- ½ teaspoon fine salt (or to taste)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion, carrot, and celery for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, bay leaf, rosemary, and thyme; cook for 30-40 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in drained beans and canned tomatoes with 3 cups of vegetable broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes; remove bay leaf and rosemary.
- Blend about ⅓ of the soup until smooth; return blended portion to the pot.
- Stir in pasta and adjust consistency with reserved broth as needed; cook until pasta is al dente.
- Serve hot, drizzled with olive oil and garnished to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg