Description
A hearty and flavorful Pasta e Fagioli Soup made with beans, vegetables, and seasonings, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1 T minced garlic
- 1 tsp. Italian Herb Blend
- 2 tsp. Spike Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. ground fennel
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 2 cans (15 oz.) red beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 cans (14 oz.) vegetable broth
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- several pieces Parmesan rind (optional)
- 1/2 cup 100% Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta
- 2 T good quality balsamic vinegar
- freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- chopped fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil (either in the Ninja Cooker or in a pan on the stove) and saute the onions until they start to soften, about 4 minutes.
- Add the celery and carrots and cook 3-4 minutes more, then add the minced garlic, Italian Herb Seasoning, Spike Seasoning, ground fennel, and red pepper flakes and cook about a minute more.
- While the vegetables are cooking, put the beans in a colander placed in the sink and rinse well with cold water, until no more foam appears.
- When vegetables are done, add the drained beans, vegetable broth, tomato sauce, salt, and fresh ground black pepper to the slow cooker (along with the Parmesan rinds if you have some) and cook on high for 3-4 hours (or on low for 6-8 hours).
- Add the orzo and cook about 40 minutes more.
- Remove Parmesan rinds and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- Serve soup hot, with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped fresh parsley to add at the table.
Notes
- This Pasta e Fagioli Soup freezes well, making it a great option for meal prep.
- You can substitute the orzo with other small pasta shapes or brown rice for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg