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Creamy White Pasta e Fagioli Soup

A comforting Italian-inspired soup made with creamy white beans, tender pasta, and flavorful broth. This easy pasta e fagioli recipe is perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained
  • 1 cup small pasta
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting Board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for one minute.
  4. Pour in broth and add beans and seasoning.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Add pasta and cook until tender.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  1. Blend some beans for a thicker soup texture.
  2. Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  3. Add pancetta if you want a richer flavor.