Pasta fagioli Soup recipe

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Pasta fagioli Ingredients :

• The Bean Brigade:
  • 1 (15 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (feel free to salute them as they join the party)
  • 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (red hot for this pot!)
• The Sauté Squad:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (go green, team!)
  • 1 medium onion, diced (no tears, we’re making happy food!)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (vampire slayer optional)
  • 1 carrot, chopped (vitamin A for the win!)
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped (crunchy crew checking in!)
• The Broth Bunch:
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium if you like)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained (let the tomatoey goodness flow!)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Italian herbs, assemble!)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (another fragrant friend!)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (seasoning superstars!)
• The Pasta Posse:
  • 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini, elbow macaroni, or orecchiette – any cute shape will do!)
• The Grand Finale:
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for a pop of color and freshness)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (because cheese makes everything better)

Now, Let’s Get Cooking!

1. Warm Up the Welcome Wagon: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. This is where the bean brigade will be greeted and the magic begins!

2. Sauté Squad Assemble! Toss in the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften and become translucent. Imagine them gossiping and getting to know each other.

3. Broth Bunch Joins the Party: Pour in the broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Let the flavors meld and become best friends.

4. Welcome the Bean Brigade! Add the rinsed and drained cannellini and kidney beans. Give them a stir and let them simmer for another 5 minutes, getting cozy with their new broth buddies.

5. Pasta Posse Makes an Entrance: Now for the fun part! Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions, stirring occasionally, until al dente (tender but still firm to the bite). These little guys are going to soak up all that deliciousness.

6. The Grand Finale! Once the pasta is cooked, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This is your moment to add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if you desire (we won’t judge).

7. Serve and Savor! Ladle that piping hot goodness into bowls and get ready to be amazed. Each spoonful is a burst of flavor and texture – a celebration of happy ingredients. Feel free to add a crusty bread for dipping, because why not?

Bonus Tip: This soup is even more flavorful the next day, so go ahead, make a big batch and enjoy it all week long!