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    Pasta Fagioli - Pasta and Bean Soup

    Nov 9, 2019 · Modified: Aug 11, 2022 by Courtney · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    Hearty, comforting, and delicious, pasta fagioli is a warming soup of pasta and beans that is just perfect for cozy weather.

    A top down view of a bowl of pasta fagioli.


    There's just something about soup that I really love when the weather starts getting cooler. Give me a big bowl of something hearty and brothy and comforting to cozy up on the couch with and my day is made.  How about you?

    With a house full of noodle and bean lovers, pasta fagiole is a soup that we keep coming back to time and time again.  It's simple to make, can please a crowd,  it's budget friendly, and chances are you just might have everything you need to make it in your pantry already. How's that for a win?

    What is Pasta Fagiole?

    Pasta fagioli is a traditional Italian dish that varies in both it's consistency and ingredients from region to region. The main staple ingredients are some kind of small pasta and beans.  Some are thick, and more like a stew, others have more broth and are soupier. 

    I make mine with whatever small pasta I have on hand, and I like to use two different beans to vary up the flavour: kidney beans, and cannellini beans.

    How to make it

    This soup couldn't get any easier.  Sautee up the celery, carrots and onions, add the garlic and herbs, then add the rest of the ingredients.  Bring to a boil and simmer until the pasta is cooked and you are ready to go.

    I used small shell pasta in this soup, but you can use whatever you have on hand.  Macaroni, farfalle, ditalini are all great options.  Also, feel free to adjust the amount of pasta in the soup to your tastes!  I like the consistency of mine on the heartier side of a soup, but this dish can be served with less or more pasta depending on your tastes.

    As usual, I used fresh herbs as I just love the flavour they add to meals, but you could use dried here if you are in a pinch.

    For the best soup experience, try this with a batch of our no knead bread!

    Tips For the Best Pasta Fagiole

    For a nutritional boost add some more veggies!  Cook in some diced zucchini, or stir in a few handfuls of chopped baby spinach aft the soup has cooked

    The main components of this dish are pasta and beans.  Try switching up the pasta or swap the beans for chickpeas or lentils to change it up or to adapt to what you have on hand

    Rosemary and thyme are two herb flavours that I love, but you can easily adapt to use other herbs you have on hand.  Basil and oregano are two other excellent choices.

    This soup will hold up well in an airtight container for up to 5 days, but it also freezes well - try freezing half the batch for a future meal.

    Not worried about excluding meat? Fry up some chopped pancetta or bacon with the veggies for an added layer of flavour.

    a side view of a bowl of pasta fagiole

    Dietary Information

    This recipe for pasta fagiole is suitable for the following diets:

    • vegan
    • vegetarian
    • dairy free

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    If you like this recipe for pasta fagioli, you might want to check out some of our other awesome easy vegetarian soups:

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    A close up view of a bowl of pasta fagiole.
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    4.55 from 11 votes

    Pasta e Fagioli

    A hearty soup of pasta and beans
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 315kcal
    Author: Courtney
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    Ingredients:

    • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 ribs celery - finely diced
    • 1 carrot - finely diced
    • 1 onion - finely diced
    • 2 cloves garlic - crushed
    • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
    • 10-12 sprigs fresh thyme
    • 7 cups vegetable stock
    • 1 28 fl oz can crushed tomatoes
    • 1 cup small shell pasta
    • 1 19 oz can red kidney beans - drained
    • 1 19 oz can cannellini beans (or white kidney beans) - drained

    Instructions

    • Add the olive oil to a large soup pot and heat to medium high heat.
    • Add the celery, carrot, and onion to the pot and season with salt and pepper. Saute the vegetables until they begin to soften - about 5 minutes.
    • Add the garlic and fresh rosemary and thyme to the pot, and saute for 2 minutes.
    • Add the stock, crushed tomatoes, pasta, and beans to the pot and bring to a boil.
    • Cook for the recommended cooking time for your pasta.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1721mgPotassium: 783mgFiber: 13gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2720IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 6mg

    * nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.

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    Comments

    1. Deepika says

      October 13, 2018 at 6:31 pm

      This sure looks like a perfect comfort food for cold nights. My family loves bean soups.

      Reply
    2. Thanh | Eat, Little Bird says

      October 13, 2018 at 6:59 pm

      I also love to make a version of this soup at home. So beautiful and comforting!

      Reply
    3. Adrianne says

      October 13, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      Hey Courtney! Yum this looks delicious. I love that it is vego/vegan. You are right I have everything in my cupboard to make this. Great post!

      Reply
    4. Mary says

      October 13, 2018 at 9:52 pm

      What a simple and lovely warming meal!

      Reply
    5. Allison says

      October 13, 2018 at 11:22 pm

      I usually make my pasta e fagioli with beef and it's quite heavy. This lighter version sounds fantastic!

      Reply
    6. Kiki Johnson says

      October 21, 2018 at 11:16 pm

      I am always up for some pasta and beans! This recipe looks perfect and the pictures turned out brilliant!

      Reply
    7. priya says

      October 24, 2018 at 6:03 am

      This looks and sounds great. Yum!!! Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    8. Tammy says

      February 27, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      I made this today. It is so delicious. Very easy to make and simple ingrediants. Love it!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        February 27, 2019 at 11:41 pm

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it Tammy!

        Reply
      • cindy ritz says

        May 06, 2021 at 1:56 pm

        Many years ago I used to buy a rather expensive packaged dry soup that was a pasta fagioli, and I added fresh vegetables and rehydrated their spices, beans, and pasta. My family loved it! As II remember, this is exactly what was in it and I am so happy for the recipe and chance to try this healthy vegan soup again! Sounds so yummy!

        Reply
        • Courtney says

          May 06, 2021 at 6:22 pm

          I'm so happy you've found this then! Enjoy!

    9. Emily says

      January 05, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      Thank you for the recipe !

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        January 06, 2020 at 3:44 pm

        You're so welcome Emily!

        Reply
    10. Chrissy says

      March 12, 2020 at 6:42 pm

      Thank you for the recipe! This is an outstanding and very easy soup that will now be part of my regular rotation.

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        March 25, 2020 at 2:53 pm

        I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed it that much! You are very welcome and thank you!

        Reply

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