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Pasta e Fagioli Soup {Olive Garden Copycat Recipe}

Pasta e Fagioli Soup {Olive Garden Copycat Recipe}
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Pasta e Fagioli Soup, a delightful copycat of the Olive Garden classic, brings the warmth of Italian cuisine straight to your home. This hearty soup features savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and nutritious beans, making it a filling meal perfect for any occasion. With rich flavors enhanced by aromatic herbs and spices, each spoonful offers comfort and satisfaction. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe can be prepared in just about 50 minutes and is easily customizable to suit your taste or use up leftover vegetables. Whether enjoyed on a chilly evening or served at a gathering with friends, this Pasta e Fagioli Soup is sure to be a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
  • 1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 Tbsp minced fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add remaining olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery for about 6 minutes until tender. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Incorporate chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, cooked beef, salt, and pepper into the pot.
  4. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until veggies are soft.
  5. Meanwhile, cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  6. Add drained pasta and both types of beans to the soup; adjust consistency with more broth or water if needed.
  7. Let it cook for another minute before stirring in fresh parsley before serving.

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