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Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Adapted from https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54687/easy-pasta-fagioli-recipe/
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Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 lb spicy (or sweet) Italian sausage
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 15 oz cans Great Northern Beans
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups Swanson chicken stock
  • 2 sprigs rosemary, leaves finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta (or other small shape)
  • Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish
  • Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Method
 

Stovetop
  1. In a large, deep pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add sausage and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, carrots, and celery and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper, then add in beans (with their liquid), diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then stir in ditalini.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and cook until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Serve in bowls garnished with Parmesan and parsley. Add crusty Italian bread for dipping on the side.
Slowcooker
  1. Brown the ground beef and drain the excess grease. 
  2. Place the beef, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beans, Italian Seasoning, thyme, salt, pepper and chicken broth in the crock pot.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  4. Stir in the uncooked pasta for the last 30 minutes of the cook time on low.
  5. Place into bowls, garnish, enjoy!