Pasta Fagioli Soup
This hearty Pasta Fagioli Soup combines tender pasta, creamy beans, savory Italian turkey sausage, and fresh spinach in a rich, flavorful broth. It’s a comforting, one-pot meal perfect for chilly nights or cozy family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey sausage (or sweet Italian sausage)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp canola oil (or olive oil)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) great northern beans (or cannellini/navy beans)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14.5 oz) chicken broth
- 1 cup water (or extra broth)
- 1/2 cup elbow macaroni (or ditalini)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Sausage: In a large saucepan, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, cook onion in oil until soft. Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
- Make Soup Base: Add beans, tomatoes, broth, water, macaroni, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Cook uncovered 8–10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Finish & Serve: Stir in cooked sausage and spinach. Simmer until spinach wilts, 2–3 minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Add herbs like basil, oregano, or rosemary for extra flavor.
- For spicy kick, use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes.
- To store, keep pasta separate to prevent sogginess. Soup keeps 4 days in fridge or 3 months in freezer (without pasta).
Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/pasta-fagioli-soup/
