Crockpot Pasta e Fagioli Soup – a rustic, comforting dish filled with the richness of beans, pasta, and a blend of savory flavors. This slow cooker version will allow the ingredients to meld together beautifully, creating a depth of flavor that’s both hearty and satisfying. Let’s dive into the recipe:
Ingredients:
- Ground Beef (1 lb)
- Onion (1, diced)
- Carrots (2, diced)
- Celery Stalks (2, diced)
- Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
- Canned Diced Tomatoes (1 can, 14.5 oz)
- Tomato Sauce (1 can, 8 oz)
- Beef Broth (4 cups)
- Red Kidney Beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- Great Northern Beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
- Dried Oregano (1 teaspoon)
- Dried Basil (1 teaspoon)
- Dried Thyme (½ teaspoon)
- Ditalini Pasta (1 cup)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Parmesan Cheese (for serving, grated)
Instructions:
- Brown the Beef:
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and add the beef to the crockpot.
- Add Vegetables and Beans:
- To the crockpot, add diced onion, carrots, celery, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, kidney beans, and great northern beans.
- Season the Soup:
- Add oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook the Soup:
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Add Pasta:
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the ditalini pasta to the crockpot.
- Continue cooking until the pasta is tender.
- Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
This Crockpot Pasta e Fagioli Soup offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, perfect for a family meal or a comforting dinner on a chilly evening.
Grocery List:
- Ground Beef (1 lb)
- Onion (1)
- Carrots (2)
- Celery Stalks (2)
- Garlic (3 cloves)
- Canned Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- Tomato Sauce (8 oz)
- Beef Broth (4 cups)
- Red Kidney Beans (1 can)
- Great Northern Beans (1 can)
- Dried Oregano (1 teaspoon)
- Dried Basil (1 teaspoon)
- Dried Thyme (½ teaspoon)
- Ditalini Pasta (1 cup)
- Parmesan Cheese
- Salt
- Pepper