Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Sauté Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

2. 2

   Add Garlic

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add Tomatoes and Broth

   Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Incorporate Beans and Seasonings

   Add the red kidney beans, white cannellini beans, bay leaves, oregano, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Cook Pasta

   Add the small pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve

   Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.