Simple and quick soup recipe! Chock full of flavour, this is comfort food at its finest.
I have to admit I am not a big soup gal. I tend to be more a meat and taters kind of chick. Soup and salad just do not get me jazzed up nor do they fill my belly. Yet every now and again I come across a soup recipe that makes me swoon. This is one of those recipes. I do not swoon easily people, so trust me, this is a winner.
I saw this soup on Closet Cooking some time ago and knew I just had to try it out. It’s been on my mind ever since my first peek at it. I was just waiting for the right moment to sink my teeth into the recipe. If you have not visited Closet Cooking you are totally missing the boat people. Kevin is a fellow Canuck and since discovering his blog I’ve become a huge fan. He cooks up some wicked good eats. He takes fabulous photos, and let’s be honest, I love my fellow Canucks.
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Speaking of fellow Canucks, I spent the day with Izzy from Crumb today. We went to a farmers market then out to eat. It was a fabulous day. But it came on the heels of my son being home, followed by a treacherous trip to Toronto and a sleepless night. So I am wicked tired and barely able to form sentences right now. So this is going to be short and sweet.
Toronto + Izz = fun!
Closet Cooking + Soup = tasty!
Soup + Sunday = Sunday Supper Soup!
Kim + no sleep = posts that make no sense!
Enjoy!
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- 1 lb of mild Italian Sausage casing removed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 3 carrots diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1/4 cup chicken broth + 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can 15 ounce diced plum tomatoes
- 2 cans 15 ounce of white kidney beans, rinsed, soaked, precooked for 10 minutes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon sweet basil
- 3 bay leaves discard before serving
- 2 heaping tablespoons of parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups mini shell pasta
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional:
- Parmesan grated over top
- Parsley
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In a large frying pan brown your sausage over medium-high heat. Transfer to a large stock pot but do not clean frying pan.
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While the meat is cooking I boiled my beans for 10 minutes. Good trick for those with tummy woes.
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In the same frying pan, add butter and let it start to melt and glisten. Then add your onions, carrots and celery. Cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until tender and golden in colour.
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Add garlic and cook for about 30 to 60 seconds longer.
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Add the 1/4 cup chicken broth and vinegar to deglaze the pan (basically boil and scrape the bits stuck on bottom, there's flavour in that stuff!).
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Pour that liquid into your stock pot.
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Add the broth, tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, basil, bay leaves, and parmesan to the pot. Bring it to a good boil, letting it bubble for a few minutes, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes. You can add more broth if needed.
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Add the pasta and simmer for another 6 to 10 minutes, depending which pasta you choose. Basically al dente is the time the package calls for minus 1 minute.
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Season with spice.
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Serve with a big old I love soup smile!
This recipe is very slightly adapted from Closet Cooking
It's good to boil beans for about 10 minutes even though you are cooking them in the soup as well. For me with my IBS it's added insurance they are less likely to bother me. I also rinse mine really well. Lots of times I soak beans overnight too so I can eat them without discomfort.
This is one of those soups that the longer you simmer the better it gets.
It's also one of those soups that tastes better the 2nd and 3rd day.
You can use any kind of noodle. I just like shells as they are cute.
You can deglaze with wine but I don't drink so I used a combo of chicken stock and vinegar. The vinegar gives a hint of acidity to it.
Play around with this recipe. It is so versatile and I'm sure it will become a family favourite of yours, just like it did for us. Thanks to Kevin of Closet Cooking for being awesomely talented!
Be sure to stop by all the Sunday Supper crew’s recipes. They whipped up some amazing soup for you this week!
Do The Chicken Dance (chicken {or other poultry} soups)
- Chicken Tortellini & White Bean Soup at Flour On My Face
- Chicken Gnocchi at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Chicken Cheese Soup by There and Back Again
- Chicken Tortellini Soup by Country Girl In The Village
- Chicken Soup with Leeks, Onions and Fennel by Shockingly Delicious
- Family Style Tablescape featuring Chicken Tortilla Soup by An Appealing Plan
- Yucatan Chicken Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima) by The Weekend Gourmet
- Chicken Meatball, Spinach and Orzo Soup from Gourmet Drizzles
- Ground Turkey Soup at The Messy Baker
- Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Turkey Meatball Soup by Basic and Delicious
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup by Family Foodie
- Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup at Cupcakes and Pearls
Where’s The Beef (Beef Soups)
- Chili with Black Beans by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegetable and Beef Soup by Supper For a Steal
- Swabian Beef Spaetzle +1 Soup (Gaisburger Marsch) at Galactosemia in PDX
- Bacon Cheeseburger Soup by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Beef Pho Soup by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Frijol con Carne by MarocMama
- Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Soup) by Neighborfood
Pass The Pork. Please (Pork or Sausage Soups)
- Healthy Bean and Sausage Soup by Momma’s Meals
- Smoked Sauage and Wild Rice Soup at Mama, Mommy, Mom
- Louisiana Caldo by Catholic Foodie
- Sweet potato and spanish chorizo soup at My Cute Bride
- Soft Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae) by Hip Foodie Mom
Under The Sea (Seafood Soups)
- Shrimp Miso Noodle Soup at Pescetarian Journal
- Szechuan Fish Soup by The Urban Mrs.
- New England Clam Chowder at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Hearty Okra Shrimp Gumbo Laced with Coconut Oil by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Bacon and Shrimp Bisque at Big Bear’s Wife
- Lobster Bisque for Two by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chinese Fish Maw Soup by My Trials in The Kitchen
- Thai Curry Coconut Mussel Soup by Noshing With The Nolands
Eat Your Veggies (Chock Full o’ Vegetables Soups)
- Not-So-Mini-Strone at The Army Foodie Wife
- French Onion Soup by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup at Magnolia Days
- Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup at Daily Dish Recipes
- Rather French Onion Soup by What Smells So Good
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
- Cream of Ancho Chile Soup from La Cocina de Leslie
- Pasta e Fagoli Soup at Cravings of a Lunatic
- Miso Soup by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Vegetable Consommé with Semolina Dumplings – Grießknödel at Masala Herb
- Vegetable Medley Soup with Broccoli and Leeks at Chattering Kitchen
- Yamato Soup at Cooking Underwriter
- Smoky Kale and Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Coconut Corn Chowder at Mangoes and Chutney
- Make Your Own (Gluten Free) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup at The Meltaways
- Ital Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup at The Lovely Pantry
- Chunky Vegetable and Barley Soup at Curious Cuisiniere
- Corn Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips at Ninja Baking
- Jalapeno Beer Cheese Soup by The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
- Wild Mushroom Soup at Food Lust People Love
- Tomato Basil Soup with Cous Cous at Ruffles and Truffles
- Creamy Carrot Soup at Cookistry
- Vermicelli Soup by Damn Delicious
- Country Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Potatoes at girlichef
Some Don’t Like It Hot (Chilled Soups)
- Chilled Strawberry Soup at Juanita’s Cocina
- Bread and Tomato Soup – Gazpacho Style at Vintage Kitchen Notes
Hope you enjoy the soup! I am now off to enjoy some sleep. Just FYI if you are local and wake me before noon I will hunt you down and hurt you. Just warning you now. This gal has slept less than 8 hours in 2 days. If you mess with my zzz’s you are cruising for a bruising. See you all later when I’m coherent. Looking forward to sharing the last of Whipping Cream Week with you very soon!
Toodles and smoochies! xx
CCU says
February 24, 2013 at 1:46 AMSoup with a little extra my friend, this looks utterly wonderful 😀
Great twist!
Cheers
CCU
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 10:29 PMThanks Uru!
Stacy says
February 24, 2013 at 4:07 AMI knew I was going to like this one 1. When you said it was Kevin’s. Love him. and 2. The first ingredient was Italian sausage. I am a huge fan of soup and this looks absolutely wonderful!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 10:31 PMThanks Stacy. I have been wanting to make this one for eons. Kevin’s blog is amazing. It turned out fabulous. A soup even a non-soup gal can love.
Renee says
February 24, 2013 at 7:35 AMOh wow! Best looking pasta e fagioli soup I’ve ever seen.
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 10:31 PMThanks Renee. It was so good. I am so impressed with the way this turned out.
movita beaucoup says
February 24, 2013 at 7:50 AMKim + Interweb = Me Happy
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 10:32 PMMovita + comment = happy lunatic!
adam @unorthodoxepicure says
February 24, 2013 at 8:06 AMThis recipe absolutely is a winner and so is your presentation. I’ll take four jars, please. 😉
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 10:33 PMThanks so much Adam. I really had a blast with this one.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
February 24, 2013 at 8:30 AMI am a total soup girl! But if my Hubby is going to have soup, it has to be thick and hearty! Your soup looks delish!! I am soooooooo loving how you put them in mason jars, to cute!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 10:51 PMI am more of a meat and taters kind of gal. But this was great and super filling. Thanks. I love mason jars, I put just about everything in them.
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
February 24, 2013 at 9:47 AMLucky for you..I am a soup fan! I’ll eat yours! 😀
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 10:51 PMThere you go. Bait and switch. lol
LauraD says
February 24, 2013 at 10:08 AMI love that you put soup in jars. I am a little bit mason jar obsessed. But seriously, these would be great to take for lunches. Are they the “wide mouth” jars?
Kim Bee says
February 24, 2013 at 12:42 PMThanks Laura. Yes they are wide mouth. My hubby works out of town so it’s an easy way for him to bring food with him. I also use them to make pies.
john@kitchenriffs says
February 24, 2013 at 11:18 AMI love Pasta e Fagioli! Great flavor, and very comforting. I’ve seen versions that are more pasta-like, though I like soup so I always make it as a soup (just use less liquid if you want pasta). Good stuff – thanks.
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:04 PMIt’s such a great soup. I love that you can adjust things to your own taste. I tend to like lots of noodles. But then I like lots of beans. But then I like lots of sausage. So I put lots of everything. Lol.
foodwanderings says
February 24, 2013 at 12:33 PMfor someone who is not a soup girl you embraced it so well. This looks super delicious and great sunday supper theme going here.
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:05 PMThank you. I had so much fun with this.
Colette from JFF! says
February 24, 2013 at 12:56 PMWhat a cozy meal, KimBee. Love the mason jars and cute spoons, too!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:07 PMThanks so much Colette. I love mason jars so much.
Amanda @ MarocMama says
February 24, 2013 at 1:13 PMLove the bowls you put these in and the soup. I always order this at Olive Garden – so good!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:11 PMThanks Amanda. I love mason jars so there’s always some laying around the blog room. Makes for cute photos. I haven’t been to the Olive Garden in forever.
Tara says
February 24, 2013 at 3:00 PMThat looks so fabulous, I know I would love it!! You have come up with another winner!!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:17 PMThanks so much Tara. I love that you love it.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
February 24, 2013 at 3:18 PMThe soup looks delicious! You got your spoons – where did you end up getting them from?
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:19 PMThanks Erin. From a store called Gracious Home. It took a little finagling to get it shipped her but it was so worth it.
DB-The Foodie Stuntman says
February 24, 2013 at 5:29 PMI love this Italian classic! Love the hints on the beans, as Mrs. Stuntman might want me to soak them for a week after I tell her the ingredients…HA!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:23 PMThanks DB. I have IBS so I need all the bean tricks I can find. Soaking and pre-cooking work wonderfully.
Lane @ Supper for a Steal says
February 24, 2013 at 6:23 PMPasta e fagioli is a great filling soup for someone who isn’t big on soups. I love love love everything from Closet Cooking so I know this is fabulous. Now go get some sleep!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:24 PMIt sure is. I just am not a “light” kind of gal. I like meat and filling food. I adore Kevin’s blog so it was nice to use one of his recipes for inspiration. He is such an inspiration to other bloggers in so many ways.
Kate | Food Babbles says
February 24, 2013 at 9:14 PMOk, so… First, loving this soup! Pasta e Fagioli is one of my favorites because it isn’t whimpy soup. It’s got some “umph” to it and chock full of deliciousness to sink your teeth into. Second, LOVE Closet Cooking! Amazing recipes and photos. Third, glad you got to go out with Izz! #jealous And last but definitely, definitely not least… how’s the pup? I’m thinking no surgery because you have a post up today and because you were able to go out with Izz. Hope all is well! xoxo
Kim Bee says
February 24, 2013 at 10:06 PMHey Kate! Thank you. It is such a cool soup. I had so much fun making this. I’m not a girlie girl when it comes to food, I like hearty and this is definitely hearty. I love his site. I wish I could say I know him but so far I’ve yet to meet him. I was hoping maybe we’d both end up at the Canuck conference but I just don’t think I can afford that one. On the higher end of the food conference scale in terms of moolah. I had so much fun with Izz. Oddly we took no photos. One of these visits we’ll have to actually bring cameras. Lol. The pup is good. She has a kneecap popping out. For now no surgery but if it persists in the future she will need it. Apparently it’s common in westies. Thankfully it was nothing horrible. We had a huge snowstorm that morning so our trip to the vet was treacherous. But we made it there and back in one piece. Whew!
Kate | Food Babbles says
February 24, 2013 at 11:57 PMGlad to hear no surgery for now. Hopefully it stays that way!! Hate that you had to weather the storm for the trip to the doctor but glad to hear that at least for now, it won’t involve going into the operating room. I’ll be thinking nothing but positive, knee-healing thoughts!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:32 PMThanks Kate. You are such a sweetheart.
Kate | Food Babbles says
February 24, 2013 at 9:15 PMOh! Fifth, those spoons are so cute!! I have one like the gingham one in your picture but now this reminds me I really want more of them.
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:30 PMI ordered quite a few, I had to pay oodles for shipping to Canada so I wanted to make the most of it.
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
February 24, 2013 at 9:52 PMLooks yummy, and so cute in the little jars!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:40 PMThanks Brianne. I love my mason jars.
Aurora Importing says
February 25, 2013 at 9:14 AMI don’t know if I love the post because of the recipe or just because of the awesome presentation!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:43 PMAwe thanks so much. Your opinion means so much to me.
Dara says
February 25, 2013 at 9:31 AMI love the mason jars – so cute! Pasta e Fagoili was such a huge part of my childhood – ate it all the time. So much that when we play cooked in Kindergarten, this is what I used to make. Got some strange looks from the other kids…
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:45 PMAwe Dara that is so adorable. I love that.
Bea says
February 25, 2013 at 11:29 AMWe love soup 🙂 Your version of Pasta e Fagioli looks amazing!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:46 PMThanks so much Bea.
Sarah says
February 25, 2013 at 8:43 PMWow! Can you send me some?
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:50 PMLol, I can’t promise customs won’t eat it all.
The Wimpy Vegetarian says
February 25, 2013 at 9:40 PMPasta e Fagioli is one of my favorite soups! Yours looks just wonderful. I love the photos!!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:53 PMThanks so much. I had so much fun taking these photos.
Crystal says
February 25, 2013 at 10:58 PMMMM an Olive Garden favorite! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! I can’t wait to try this! It’s a perfect mix…like chili..and even has noodles 🙂 my favorite
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:56 PMThanks so much Crystal. I just loved this soup. It’s so filling which I love.
Susan says
February 26, 2013 at 5:27 PMWhere’s my spoon because I’m ready to dig in!
Kim Bee says
February 26, 2013 at 11:59 PMI put one aside just for you Susan. Dig in!
Family Foodie says
February 27, 2013 at 9:51 PMI already loved Pasta e Fagioli but seriously, could you have made it look any yummier… those jars are adorable, the spoons… I want some right now! Your blog looks great.
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says
February 28, 2013 at 6:30 AMNot only does this soup sound wonderful but I just love your photos.
Katie says
February 28, 2013 at 7:21 AMKim this looks and sounds amazing!!! I’ve never made pasta e fagioli… how is this possible?
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
February 28, 2013 at 9:51 AMKim!
I love pasta e fagioli!!! Looks great, yum! and the jars are adorable!