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Cozy Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup: Easy & Comforting

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A rich, creamy, and comforting copycat version of Olive Garden’s Pasta e Fagioli soup that comes together in under 30 minutes using simple pantry staples and a secret mashing technique for thickness.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, diced small
  • 1 stalk celery, diced small
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, dried rosemary, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and add rinsed cannellini beans. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  5. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash about one-third of the beans directly in the pot to create a creamy, thick base.
  6. Add ditalini pasta to the pot. Stir to submerge and cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

For a thicker soup, let it sit for an extra 5 minutes after turning off the heat as the pasta absorbs liquid. If the soup thickens too much upon storage, add a splash of water or broth when reheating. Freeze the soup without the pasta for best results, adding fresh pasta when reheating.

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Keywords: pasta e fagioli, olive garden copycat, bean soup, comfort food, easy dinner, italian soup, creamy bean soup, weeknight meals

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