Description
This Pasta e Fagioli recipe delivers a comforting and flavorful Italian soup with a vibrant lemon-basil olive oil swirl. It’s a hearty and surprisingly easy dish perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g (7oz) Ditalini Pasta: Cook al dente.
- 300g (1.5cup) Canned Cannellini Beans: Drained and rinsed.
- 80g (3oz) Carrot, Diced: For sweetness and color.
- 50g (1.75oz) Celery, Diced: Adds savory depth.
- 100g (3.5oz) Onion, Chopped: Flavor base.
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced: For pungent aroma.
- 400g (14oz) Canned Diced Tomatoes: Provides acidity.
- 800ml (3.25cup) Low-Sodium Vegetable Broth: Soup base.
- 400ml (1.75cup) Halal Beef Broth: Adds umami.
- 2tbsp Olive Oil: For sautéing.
- 1tsp Smoked Paprika: Smoky depth.
- 0.5tsp Dried Oregano: Classic Italian flavor.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
- 2tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: For lemon-basil swirl.
- 1 Lemon Zest: Bright citrus flavor.
- 5 Basil Leaves, Torn: Vibrant herbaceousness.
- 30g (1oz) Pecorino Romano (Optional): Salty garnish.
- 2tbsp Parsley, Chopped: Fresh garnish.
- 150g (5oz) Halal Chicken Sausage (Optional): Adds protein.
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil ditalini until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until softened.
- Bloom Spices: Add garlic, paprika, and oregano; cook until fragrant.
- Simmer Soup Base: Add tomatoes, vegetable broth, and beef broth; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add Beans & Pasta: Stir in beans, pasta, and sausage (if using); simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Oil: Warm olive oil with lemon zest and basil; steep for 5 minutes.
- Serve & Garnish: Ladle soup, drizzle with lemon-basil oil, and garnish with cheese and parsley.
Notes
For optimal flavor, allow the soup to sit for a day to let the flavors meld. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg