Pasta e Fagiole

SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 1 Hr 10 Min

Pasta e Fagiole is a traditional Italian soup that's a crowd-pleaser every time, so why wait 'til you go to an Italian restaurant to enjoy it? Now it's easier than ever to make at home.

What You'll Need

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium-sized onions, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
5 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 (20-ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained
1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta (see Tip)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

What to Do

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat and saute onions, celery, and garlic for about 10 minutes, or until onions are tender.
Stir in chicken broth, 1 can cannellini beans, the tomatoes, salt, and pepper; cook 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
Using a potato masher, gently mash beans and tomatoes in soup pot. Add remaining can of beans, the parsley, and cooked pasta. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Ditalini is small, tube-shaped pasta that's perfect in here, but any other type of small pasta can be used.
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