Description
A hearty and comforting Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli soup recipe that is filled with ground beef, beans, vegetables, and pasta in a flavorful tomato broth. This copycat version of the popular restaurant soup is easy to make at home and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
- 1 Parmesan rind, optional
- 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For Garnish:
- grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Warm the Olive Oil and Cook the Beef: In a large stockpot, heat olive oil and cook the ground beef until browned. Set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, basil, oregano, and thyme until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to the pot, add broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, sugar, pasta, and Parmesan rind.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then simmer until pasta is tender.
- Add Beans: Stir in kidney beans and Great Northern beans, cook until heated through.
- Season and Serve: Remove Parmesan rind, season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with Parmesan and basil.
Notes
- You can add more broth or water if you prefer a soupier consistency.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef or sausage and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Olive Garden, Pasta e Fagioli, Soup, Copycat, Comfort Food
