Hearty Bacon & Bean Pasta Fagioli Soup

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Hearty Bacon & Bean Pasta Fagioli Soup warms up your evenings with its comforting Italian flavors. This classic dish combines the rich, smoky taste of bacon with tender beans and pasta in a robust broth. Perfect for chilly nights, this non-vegetarian soup is both gluten and dairy-friendly, making it a versatile choice for cozy dinners or meal prep.

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Overview

This savory Bacon & Bean Pasta Fagioli Soup is a comforting Italian classic that combines the rich flavors of bacon, beans, and pasta in a hearty broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this soup is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy. Garnish with grated Romano cheese for an extra touch of flavor.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 70 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 29 Ounces (oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 14.5 Ounces (oz) cans chicken broth
• 2 14 Ounces (oz) cans Great Northern beans
• 3 Cups (cup) water
• 1 14 Ounces (oz) can spinach, drained
• 1 8 Ounces (oz) can tomato sauce
• 8 Slices bacon, crumbled
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) parsley, dried
• 1.5 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) garlic powder
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) black pepper, ground
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) basil, dried
• 0.5 Pounds (lb) seashell pasta
• 0.5 Cups (cup) Romano cheese, grated

Steps

1. In a large stockpot, combine the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Great Northern beans, water, drained spinach, tomato sauce, crumbled bacon, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and dried basil.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 40 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3. After 40 minutes, add the seashell pasta to the pot. Cook the soup uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite.
4. Ladle the soup into individual bowls and sprinkle with grated Romano cheese before serving. Enjoy your savory Bacon & Bean Pasta Fagioli Soup!

Enjoy your Hearty Bacon & Bean Pasta Fagioli Soup!