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🤍 Farmhouse Pasta e Fagioli Soup
~From the Farmhouse Kitchen
A hearty, comforting soup filled with seasoned beef, tender pasta, creamy beans, & vegetables in a rich tomato broth. This farmhouse version is made with simple pantry ingredients and plenty of flavor - - perfect for chilly evenings, meal prep, or freezing for later.
Servings
8–10
Ingredients
* 1½ pounds lean ground beef or ground sausage (we like Sweet Italian Sausage)
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 2 carrots, peeled and diced
* 2 celery stalks, diced
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
Broth
* 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
* 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
* 6 cups beef broth
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
* 1 teaspoon dried basil
* 1 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
* ½ teaspoon garlic powder
* ½ teaspoon onion powder
* ½ teaspoon black pepper
* 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar (balances acidity)
Beans & Pasta
* 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 (15-ounce) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
* 1 cup dry ditalini pasta (While not traditional, macaroni pasta will work just fine.)
To Finish
* 2 cups chopped fresh spinach (optional)
* Fresh parsley, chopped
* Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, brown the ground beef (or sausage) over medium heat. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook 5–6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and all seasonings.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes so the flavors can develop.
5. Stir in both beans and simmer another 10 minutes.
6. Add the dry pasta and cook until just tender, about 8–10 minutes.
7. Stir in spinach during the final 2 minutes, if using.
8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Farmhouse Tips
🤍 Serve with warm crusty bread, buttery biscuits, or grilled cheese.
🤍 For meal prep, cook the pasta separately
2026-08-05 12:50:10