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Hearty Pasta Fagioli Soup

Hearty Pasta Fagioli Soup

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Hearty Pasta Fagioli Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or chilly evenings. This nourishing dish features a delightful combination of vegetables, beans, and tender pasta in a savory broth that warms the soul. Not only is it rich in flavor, but it’s also freezer-friendly, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or quick weeknight dinners. Enjoy every spoonful of this hearty soup that brings everyone together around the table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ ounces thick-cut turkey bacon (diced)
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (crumbled)
  • 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups))
  • 5 medium celery stalks (diced (about 1 ½ cups))
  • 2 small-medium onions (peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups))
  • 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ cup red apple vinegar (OR more broth)
  • 1 (24-oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15-oz) can diced tomatoes (use fire-roasted for more flavor)
  • 5 cups chicken broth (plus extra as needed)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup dry Ditalini pasta
  • 1 (15-oz) can dark red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 (15-oz) can white cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)

Instructions

  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until browned (3–4 minutes). Add crumbled sausage and brown further (4–5 minutes).
  2. Stir in carrots, celery, onions, and garlic; sauté until softened (4–5 minutes).
  3. Mix in tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Deglaze with apple vinegar, scraping any browned bits from the pot.
  4. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, and pepper; stir well. Bring to a boil before reducing heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  5. Stir in uncooked Ditalini pasta and cook uncovered for 10 minutes. Add drained beans and simmer for another 4–5 minutes until heated through.

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