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Pasta Fagioli Soup
Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
30
mins
Course:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
8
servings
Ingredients
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1 1/2
pounds
ground beef
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2
teaspoons
House Seasoning Blend
-
divided
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1
large onion
-
diced
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4
cloves
garlic
-
minced
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3
large carrots
-
diced
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3
stalks celery
-
diced
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1
tablespoon
Italian seasoning
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1
Bay leaf
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1/2
teaspoon
crushed red pepper
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15
ounces
Cannelini beans
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15
ounces
kidney beans
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14.5
ounces
diced tomatoes
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4
cups
chicken broth
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Additional salt and pepper to taste
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1
pound
Ditalini pasta
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cooked
Instructions
In a large dutch oven, season ground beef and brown over medium high heat.
When meat is cooked through, remove from pot and drain excess fat; Leave one tablespoon of fat in pot.
Add onion, carrot and celery to pot; Season with remaining House Seasoning Blend.
Cook for 5-8 minutes or until softened.
Add garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and bay leaf; Cook for 1 minute.
Add ground beef back into pot.
Add tomatoes, beans with their liquid and chicken broth.
Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Test for seasoning. If needed add additional salt and pepper to taste.
Add 1 cup of cooked Ditalini to individual serving bowl and add soup.
Top with grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
Change up the Meat: Try adding a spicy sausage or bacon to enhance the flavor.
This Recipe Can be Doubled: This is a great recipe for a crowd. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and freeze the rest.
Make it Vegetarian: This soup doesn't need meat. Add vegetable broth and leafy greens for an incredible meal.
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