Description
A hearty and comforting Italian pasta and bean soup made with tender vegetables, creamy cannellini beans, small ditalini pasta, and a rich tomato broth. Simple ingredients come together to create a cozy, satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring to deepen the flavor.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
- Add the cannellini beans, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the pasta is tender but still slightly firm.
- Stir in the fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Cook the pasta just until al dente to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- If the soup thickens too much, add a splash of vegetable broth before serving.
- For a vegan version, omit the parmesan cheese or use a plant based alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg