Best Recipe for Pasta Fagioli Soup (Pasta Fazool)
Cozy up with a comforting bowl of Pasta Fagioli (or Pasta Fazool)! This easy recipe delivers the best hearty, flavorful soup, perfect for any night of the week.
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven Or Stock Pot
Ingredients
- 1 Onion Diced
- 3 Ribs Celery Chopped
- 3 Slices Bacon Chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Parmesan Cheese Rind
- 3 Anchovies Chopped
- 28 Ounces Cannelini Beans Drained
- 28 Ounces Diced Tomatoes Undrained
- 8 Ounces Pasta Ditalini or other small pasta
- 48 Ounces Chicken Stock
- 1 Tablespoon Oregano
- ½ Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Bunch Parsely Fresh
- Parmesan Cheese, Shaved
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or stock pot, heat a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- When the oil heats, add the bacon and cook through for about 5 minutes.
- Next, add the onions and celery. Cook about 5-7 minutes until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the anchovies, mix well and cook another minute.
- Then add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and cook until the garlic releases its odor (about 30 seconds to one minute).
- Immediately add the diced tomatoes and scrape the sides to get the bacon bits off.
- Next, add the beans and cheese rind, mix well, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Then add the chicken or vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- Remove from heat and take out the rind. Add fresh parmesan to brighten the soup.
- Drizzle each bowl with extra virgin olive oil and fresh parmesan shavings. Then garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 21gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 1083mgPotassium: 630mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 6mg
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