Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Olive Garden Copycat Pasta E Fagioli Slow Cooker Soup, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your kitchen. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings, this hearty soup combines rich beef broth with tender ground beef, creamy beans, and fresh vegetables, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. Customize it with your favorite veggies or pasta shapes to make it uniquely yours. Whether served alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad, this soup is sure to become a beloved addition to your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 oz can cannellini beans
- 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 carrots cubed
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 32 oz beef broth
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
Instructions
- 1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- 2. In the slow cooker, combine browned beef with crushed tomatoes and seasonings.
- 3. Add chopped onion, carrots, celery, cannellini beans, and dark red kidney beans.
- 4. Pour the beef broth over the mixture and add bay leaves.
- 5. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- 6. Stir in ditalini pasta during the last 30 minutes of cooking until tender.
- 7. Remove bay leaves before serving and enjoy warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) / 2 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg