Pasta Fagioli Bean Soup with Smoked Ham

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this Pasta Fagioli Bean Soup with Smoked Ham is the ultimate comfort food that's perfect for any season. This Italian-inspired one-pot dish combines tender cannellini beans, rich smoked ham, and al dente pasta in a savory tomato and herb broth. With aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, and carrot sautéed to perfection, every spoonful is brimming with wholesome goodness. The optional mashing of the beans adds a creamy texture, while fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan offer the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under an hour, this satisfying soup is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep and pairs beautifully with crusty bread for dipping. Discover a new family favorite with this soul-warming recipe that’s sure to please your taste buds!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 55 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

17 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup smoked ham, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 cups small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

📝 Instructions

11 steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

2. Add the diced smoked ham and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown.

3. Stir in the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

5. Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), cannellini beans, chicken or vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup for 20 minutes.

7. While the soup is simmering, cook the small pasta in a separate pot according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

8. Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash some of the beans in the pot to create a thicker texture (this step is optional).

9. Stir in the cooked pasta and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.

10. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if necessary.

11. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (497.7g)

Calories		329
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		10.9 g	14%
	Saturated Fat	3.0 g	15%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.5 g
Cholesterol		22 mg	7%
Sodium		1622 mg	71%
Total Carbohydrate		41.3 g	15%
	Dietary Fiber	7.5 g	27%
	Total Sugars	6.0 g
Protein		17.9 g	36%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		172 mg	13%
Iron		3.5 mg	19%
Potassium		651 mg	14%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 599 cal (29.7%%)

Protein: 431 cal (21.3%%)

Carbs: 990 cal (49.0%%)