{"id":7939,"date":"2026-09-26T22:14:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T22:14:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=7939"},"modified":"2026-09-26T22:14:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T22:14:17","slug":"easy-pasta-e-fagioli-healthy-italian-bean-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/26\/easy-pasta-e-fagioli-healthy-italian-bean-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Pasta e Fagioli \u2014 Healthy Italian Bean Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Easy Pasta e Fagioli \u2014 Healthy Italian Bean Soup<\/h1>\n<p>Warm, hearty, and comforting, this easy Pasta e Fagioli is a classic Italian-inspired soup made with tender beans, small pasta, vegetables, tomatoes, and fragrant herbs. It\u2019s budget-friendly, filling, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 medium yellow onion, finely diced<\/li>\n<li>2 carrots, peeled and diced<\/li>\n<li>2 celery stalks, diced<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional<\/li>\n<li>1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini or great northern beans, drained and rinsed<\/li>\n<li>1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini<\/li>\n<li>1 bay leaf<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>2 cups fresh spinach, optional<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n<li>Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9 the vegetables:<\/strong><br \/>\nHeat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5\u20137 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the garlic and herbs:<\/strong><br \/>\nStir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build the soup:<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd the crushed tomatoes, broth, beans, and bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well and bring the soup to a gentle boil.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simmer:<\/strong><br \/>\nReduce the heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, allowing the vegetables and beans to become tender and letting the flavors come together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the pasta:<\/strong><br \/>\nStir in the pasta and cook according to the package directions, usually about 7\u201310 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally so the pasta doesn&#8217;t stick to the bottom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add the spinach:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf using spinach, stir it in during the final 1\u20132 minutes of cooking. Remove the bay leaf.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish and serve:<\/strong><br \/>\nStir in the fresh parsley and adjust the salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Helpful Tips<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For a thicker soup:<\/strong> Mash about \u00bd cup of the beans before adding them to the pot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For extra vegetables:<\/strong> Add zucchini, kale, or chopped spinach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For meal prep:<\/strong> Store the soup in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. The pasta will continue absorbing liquid, so add a splash of broth when reheating.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For a vegetarian version:<\/strong> Use vegetable broth and Parmesan as desired.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For extra flavor:<\/strong> Finish each bowl with a drizzle of good olive oil and a little freshly grated Parmesan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Serve with crusty whole-grain bread or a simple green salad for a complete, comforting meal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easy Pasta e Fagioli \u2014 Healthy Italian Bean Soup Warm, hearty, and comforting, this easy Pasta e Fagioli is a&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7940,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7939"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7941,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7939\/revisions\/7941"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7940"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}