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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, inspired by the beloved Olive Garden recipe, is a heartwarming Italian classic that brings comfort to your dinner table. This nourishing soup is packed with lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and tender beans, creating a rich and satisfying bowl that’s perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With its harmonious blend of herbs and spices, each spoonful bursts with flavor, making it a go-to meal for both busy weeknights and leisurely weekends. Plus, it’s easy to customize based on your preference or what you have on hand.

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 to taste
  • 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. In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil. Crumble in lean ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Drain excess fat and set beef aside. In the same pot, add remaining olive oil, then sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft (about 6 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, sugar, basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, cooked beef; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions; add to soup along with drained beans.
  6. Cook for an additional minute; stir in parsley before serving warm.

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