Italian Pasta and Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagiole)

Like Minestrone, Italian Pasta and Bean Soup is a classic, sometimes referred to as pasta e fagiole. This recipe makes a complete meal with fresh garlic bread and salad. Adapted from Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons by Nava Atlas.

Italian Pasta and Bean Soup (Pasta e Fagiole)

Like Minestrone, Italian Pasta and Bean Soup is a classic, sometimes referred to as pasta e fagiole.

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 139.6kcal

Author: Veg Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 medium carrot peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1 large celery stalk cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 3 1/2 –4 cups cooked or 2 15–16 oz cans (drained and rinsed) cannellini beans
• 1 32 oz carton low-sodium vegetable broth, or 4 cups water with 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1 15–16 oz can diced tomatoes, preferably Italian-flavored or fire-roasted
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp Italian herb seasoning blend
• 1 1/2 cups ditalini or other tiny tubular pasta
• 1 cup frozen green peas thawed, or 1 cup finely diced zucchini
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley and/or 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves

Instructions

• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery, and sauté over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until all are golden.
• Add the beans, broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, and seasoning blend. Bring to gentle boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and allow the soup to stand for an hour or so to develop flavor.
• Just before serving, cook the pasta until al dente in a separate saucepan. Rinse briefly under cool water until it stops steaming. Stir into the soup along with the peas or zucchini.
• Return the soup to a gentle boil. If the soup is too dense, add another cup or two of water or broth. Stir in the parsley and/or oregano. Remove the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 139.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.7g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 339.2mg | Fiber: 5.8g

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