How To Make Pasta Fagioli Soup - A Delicious, Hearty Italian Recipe by Rockin Robin

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: ditalini

Whole grain pasta increases fiber content.

canned beans

🥗Healthier: dried beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Dried beans are often cheaper and healthier.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option.

Place calini beans into a blender and add a little chicken broth; puree until smooth.

Heat a stock pot over medium-low heat and add butter and olive oil.

Once the butter is melted, add finely diced onion and celery; sauté for 8-10 minutes until softened.

Add minced garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes, being careful not to burn it.

Add the pureed beans to the sautéed mixture and stir.

Pour in the remaining chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes.

Chop fresh basil using the chiffonade technique and add it to the soup along with parsley.

Taste the soup and add salt as needed.

Add the pre-cooked pasta to the soup and heat through before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

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