Hearty Vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Filling Italian-inspired bean and pasta soup without meat

This vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli offers all the warmth and comforting flavors of the classic Italian soup, using beans, vegetables, and pasta to keep you full and satisfied. Easy to make and perfect for a meat-free lunch on day one of your veggie rotation.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (finely diced)
• 2 carrots (finely diced)
• 3 celery stalks (finely diced)
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 15 oz can cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (with juices)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup ditalini pasta (uncooked)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (roughly chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, stirring occasionally until they soften, about 6 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the vegetables. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour in the cannellini beans, crushed tomatoes with their juices, water, and vegetable broth. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
5. Add the ditalini pasta to the pot and cook uncovered according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
6. When the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from heat. If the soup seems too thick, stir in a little extra water to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
7. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley before serving. Enjoy with crusty bread if you like.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 280 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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