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Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup

Indulge in the comforting flavors of Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup right in your kitchen. This easy-to-follow recipe combines hearty beans, tender vegetables, and al dente pasta in a rich tomato broth that warms the soul. Perfect for chilly evenings or as a satisfying lunch, this soup is quick to prepare and packed with robust flavor. Serve it on its own or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: About 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Ditalini pasta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 1 cup carrots (chopped)
  • 3 stalks celery (diced)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 16 oz tomato sauce
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 15 oz red kidney beans (rinsed/drained)
  • 15 oz Great Northern Beans (drained/rinsed)
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • salt/pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Cook Ditalini pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, carrots, and celery for about 3-4 minutes until tender.
  3. Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, dried basil, salt, pepper, and the cooked pasta to the pot. Stir well.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in rinsed beans until heated through.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Boiling/Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 640mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Customize by adding seasonal vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra nutrition. For a vegetarian version, simply omit any meat substitutes and use vegetable broth instead.