When the weather turns cold and you're craving a warm and comforting meal, there's nothing better than a hearty bowl of slow cooker pasta fagioli soup. This classic Italian soup is packed with flavor, thanks to a combination of beans, vegetables, and pasta. It's also relatively easy to make, especially if you use a slow cooker. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of making a delicious slow cooker pasta fagioli soup that's sure to warm you up on a chilly day.
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SLOW COOKER PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP
This Italian pasta fagioli soup is fairly healthy and tasty, and easy to make in a slow cooker.
Provided by Stephen Williams
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 4h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef into a slow cooker.
- Add beef stock, diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, red and white kidney beans, beef broth, onion, carrots, celery, parsley, oregano, pepper, salt, and hot sauce to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours, adding pasta in during the last 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1072 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
SLOW COOKER PASTA FAGIOLI SOUP
I found this recipe in the owner's guide for my Rival Smart-Pot Programmable Crock Pot. If you use the vegetable broth option this meal will be vegan. You could always add beef or vegetarian meatballs for a heartier soup.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories Onions
Time 8h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except for pasta in crock pot.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
- Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water according to package directions, drain, then combine with soup and serve.
SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN PASTA E FAGIOLI SOUP (WITH OPTIONAL GROUND BEEF)
Pasta, beans, and hearty veggies mingle with a tasty Italian-seasoned broth for a simple and happy-making soup. We love this along with a simple green salad and crusty bread for an easy weeknight dinner. Add cooked ground beef for the carnivores and they're extra happy!
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Time 8h15m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Drizzle the olive oil into a large saute pan set over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring once or twice, for 1 minute. Splash in about 1/2 cup of the vegetable broth and scrape up any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan. Pour into slow cooker.
- To the slow cooker, add remaining vegetable broth, cabbage, carrots, zucchini if using, beans, and tomatoes. (If you're adding 1 pound ground beef to the entire batch, you can cook and drain ground beef well and add it now.) Cook for 8 hours on low (5-6 hours on high should also do the trick).
- 30 minutes before the cooking process ends, add pasta and put lid back on the Crock Pot.* Continue cooking on low until tender.
- *At this point, if you're adding ground beef to half, set a large saucepan over medium heat, add the 1/2 pound ground beef, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 10-15 minutes. Drain any excess fat. Transfer a little less than half the soup to the pan with the ground beef and let simmer, covered, until pasta is completely tender and soup is heated through.
- Stir in red wine vinegar (divide between separate pots if doing the half-meaty version) and taste. Add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve topped with chopped parsley and/or basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and pass with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked pasta or frozen meatballs.
- Add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar for a richer flavor.
- Use a variety of beans, such as kidney beans, black beans, and cannellini beans, for a more flavorful soup.
- Add chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions, for a heartier soup.
- Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Slow-cooker pasta fagioli soup is a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its simple ingredients and minimal preparation, this soup is a great option for busy weeknights. Whether you are a fan of traditional Italian cuisine or simply looking for a delicious and comforting soup, slow-cooker pasta fagioli soup is sure to satisfy.
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