Italian Bean and Pasta Soup (Printable Format)

A traditional Italian soup featuring pasta, beans, and vegetables in a savory broth - a comforting, wholesome meal that's quick and easy to prepare.

# What You'll Gather:

01 - 1 tbsp olive oil

02 - 1 onion, chopped

03 - 2 carrots, diced

04 - 2 celery stalks, diced

05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 6 cups vegetable broth

07 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

08 - 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

09 - 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow macaroni)

10 - 2 tsp dried oregano

11 - 1 tsp dried thyme

12 - Salt and pepper to taste

13 - Fresh parsley (for garnish)

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (5-7 minutes).

02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

03 - Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cannellini beans, oregano, and thyme. Bring to a boil.

04 - Stir in the pasta and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the pasta is tender.

05 - Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

01 - For a heartier version, use chicken broth or add Italian sausage

02 - Avoid freezing the soup with pasta to maintain texture. Freeze the broth and beans separately