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Olive Garden–Style Pasta e Fagioli Soup

A hearty Italian-inspired soup made with ground beef, beans, pasta, vegetables, and a rich tomato broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • 1 can white beans drained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup small pasta

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in olive oil and drain excess fat.
  2. Add vegetables and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, tomatoes, beans, broth, and seasonings.
  4. Simmer soup for 20 minutes.
  5. Add pasta and cook until tender.

Notes

Add pasta just before serving for best texture.