Copycat Pasta Fagioli Soup

Ingredients

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped

1 can of cannellini beans, with the liquid

1 tbsp olive oil

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp Italian seasoning

¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

8 ounces of tomato sauce

14 ½ ounces chicken broth

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup uncooked spinach pasta

How to Make Copycat Pasta Fagioli Soup

FIRST STEP:

In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat the olive oil and add in the celery and onions

Cook until onions are translucent

SECOND STEP:

Add in the seasonings and cook for 5 minutes

Add the tomato sauce, the chicken broth and tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes

THIRD STEP:

Add pasta and cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is al dente

Add the can of beans with juice, stir to combine and heat through

FOURTH STEP:

Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving

Can be served with bread sticks or a crusty slice of bread.

FIFTH STEP:

Pasta can also be cooked separately and placed in the bowl prior to the soup, this will prevent soggy mushy pasta in the leftovers.

Serve with a sandwich, roasted vegetables or any type of salad.

Enjoy!