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Hearty One-Pot Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Close-up of a steaming bowl of rich, tomato-based Pasta e Fagioli soup with elbow macaroni, beans, carrots, and parsley.
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Make this hearty, authentic Italian pasta and bean soup at home. This one-pot recipe uses cannellini beans and pancetta for a comforting, easy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces pancetta, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup small pasta, such as ditalini
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced pancetta and cook until crisp, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the pancetta with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken broth, rinsed cannellini beans, and diced tomatoes (with their liquid) to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the small pasta and water. Return the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  6. Cook, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking, until the pasta is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. Stir in the reserved cooked pancetta. Season the soup with salt and pepper to your taste.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, mash about one cup of the beans against the side of the pot before adding the remaining ingredients, or blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender.
  • If you skip the pancetta, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil for sautéing the vegetables.
  • Serve this soup with crusty bread for dipping.

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