Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup
This Italian Pasta Fagioli Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings together the classic flavors of Italy in a single bowl. Packed with nutritious ingredients like lean ground turkey sausage, tender vegetables, and two types of beans simmered in a rich tomato broth, this soup is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or leisurely weekend meals. The combination of savory herbs and spices elevates the dish, making it not just a meal but a delightful experience. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can adjust the ingredients to suit your tastes. Serve it with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or chicken sausage
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 medium celery ribs
- 4 cloves garlic
- 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can cannellini beans
- 1 can red kidney beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup dried pasta (elbow macaroni or ditalini)
- Fresh herbs: rosemary and thyme
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook the ground turkey sausage for 4–5 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
- Add diced onion, carrots, celery, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Sauté for about 6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken broth, cannellini beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pasta and simmer for another 9–10 minutes until cooked al dente.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup (240g) | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Unsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 550mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g