Copycat Pasta Fagioli Soup – This soup is hearty, it is filling and it is healthy. What more does a person want from soup? Oh yeah, flavor! Trust me, there is no end to the flavor with the combinations of ingredients. You will be amazed at how easy this comes together, all in one pot. This gives you more time with the family and less time cleaning up.

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!