Italian Pasta and Bean Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Italian Pasta and Bean Soup, a hearty and wholesome dish that brings authentic Italian flavors straight to your table. This flavorful soup combines tender cannellini beans, perfectly cooked ditalini pasta, and an aromatic medley of sautéed onions, carrots, and celery for a nutritious, satisfying meal. Infused with classic Italian herbs like oregano, basil, and thyme, and simmered in a rich vegetable broth with a touch of diced tomatoes, this recipe is both simple to prepare and bursting with savory goodness. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal one-pot meal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Garnish with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan for an added touch of elegance. Perfect for vegetarians and easily customizable, this Italian pasta and bean soup is comfort food at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrot, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup dried small pasta (e.g., ditalini or small shells)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, cannellini beans, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
6. Stir in the dried pasta and continue to simmer for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
7. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.
8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1087 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 966 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
