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Zuppa di Fagioli (Bean Soup)

A Hearty Healthy Blend Of Vegetables & Beans That Will Boost Your Immune System
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 28 oz whole tomatoes to be crushed in broth
  • 1 15.5 oz white beans drain juice
  • 1 15.5 oz red kidney beans drain juice
  • 1 15.5 oz black beans drain juice
  • 2 28 oz vegetable broth salted or unsalted
  • 1 tbs Italian seasoning
  • 3 cups baby kale chopped
  • 2 cups Italian parsley chopped
  • 3 cups baby spinach chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups long green onions chopped
  • 7 stacks celery chopped
  • 7 cloves fresh garlic chopped
  • 2 cups small carrots chopped
  • 1 a little pepper

Instructions

  • Pour all ingredients into pot with Vegetable Broth except the Greens.
    Then after soup has cooked down about 30mins Add All the Greens & stir.
    Add in the pepper.
    Note: You can add Pork Sausage or Beef if you desire.
    Also cook an Elbow Pasta (if you wish) on the side to add to your individual servings.
    Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese on top.
    Make A Fantastic Healthy Meal 

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Notes

 
Fagioli Soup or Bean Soup often called Pasta e Fagioli in Italy — is a rustic, hearty, and deeply comforting dish. Here’s what it’s like:

Flavor & Taste

  • Savory & Earthy: The beans (often cannellini or borlotti) give the soup a creamy, nutty base.
  • Herb-Infused: Flavors of rosemary, thyme, or bay leaf with garlic and onions provide warmth and depth.
  • Tomato Richness: Many versions include tomatoes, adding brightness and slight acidity.
  • Umami Depth: Olive oil, Parmesan rind (sometimes simmered in the broth), or pancetta/prosciutto add richness and savory notes.
  • Comforting Balance: The pasta absorbs the broth and thickens the soup, creating a filling, almost stew-like consistency.

Texture

  • Thick & Hearty: Not a thin broth, but a velvety, chunky mix of beans, pasta, and vegetables.
  • Rustic Feel: Some beans are left whole for bite, while others break down into the broth for creaminess.
  • Satisfying: The small pasta shapes (like ditalini, tubetti, or elbow macaroni) give chewiness and substance.

Nutrition

  • Protein & Fiber: From beans, making it filling and sustaining.
  • Carbohydrates: Pasta provides energy and makes it hearty.
  • Vitamins & Minerals: From vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, and tomatoes.
  • Healthy Fats: Olive oil adds richness and supports heart health.

Overall

Fagioli soup is homey, rustic, and soul-warming — the kind of dish that feels like a hug in a bowl. It’s versatile too: some versions are more brothy, others thick and stew-like, but all are deeply satisfying.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Pasta, Soup, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Delicious, Quick & Easy, Vegetable