Copycat Pasta Fagioli Soup

Components:

1. One tablespoon of olive oil
2. one medium onion, chopped
3. two minced garlic cloves
4. one chopped carrot
5. One chopped celery stalk
6. One pound of Italian sausage, or ground beef
7. 15 ounces (one can) of chopped tomatoes with juice
8. One can (15 oz) of washed and drained cannellini beans, or any other white bean
9. Four cups of beef or chicken broth
10. One cup of pasta, preferably elbow macaroni or ditalini
11. One spoonful of seasoning from Italy
12. One tsp salt, or to taste
13. half a teaspoon of pepper, black
14. One bay leaf
15. Parmesan cheese, grated (for serving)
16. Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Guidelines:

Cooked Vegetables:

• Heat the olive oil in a big pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the celery, carrot, and diced onion. The vegetables should soften after around five minutes of sautéing.

Toast the Meat:

• Using a spoon, break up the ground beef (or sausage) while it cooks until it turns brown. If necessary, drain the extra fat.

Add the seasoning and garlic:

• Add the minced garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Next, add the bay leaf, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Add the broth and tomatoes:

• Add the beef broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Heat the mixture until it boils.

Prepare the pasta:

• Add the pasta to the broth when it has boiled. Once the pasta is al dente, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for the recommended amount of time on the pasta package, usually 8 to 10 minutes.

Include Beans:

• After adding the cannellini beans, boil the soup for a further five minutes to ensure it is thoroughly heated. Before serving, take the bay leaf off.

Serve:

• Spoon soup into dishes; garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Advice:

• Add more beans and veggie broth in place of the beef to make a vegetarian version.
• For extra greens, you may also add kale or spinach.
• This soup is excellent for meal planning because it stores well!

Savour the flavour of your Copycat Pasta Fagioli Soup! Tell me if you require any modifications or if you have any questions!