Pasta e Fagioli Soup Recipe (Italian Style with Minced Meat and Beans)
This Pasta e Fagioli recipe; It is a hearty soup prepared with minced meat, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes and two types of beans, and small pasta is added to it. In the how-to section, you first saute the vegetables and fry the ground meat, then boil it with tomatoes and beans and cook the pasta at the last minute; This way the soup consistency remains balanced.
Ingredients
1. Main Ingredients
2. 2 cups white kidney beans (boiled or canned, drained)
3. Serving Suggestion (optional)
Step-by-Step Method
Prepare the vegetables
Chop the carrots, onion and celery into small cubes; so they all soften at the same time.
Roast the minced meat.
Stir fry the minced meat in a large pot over medium heat. If there is too much oil, take more.
Saute vegetables
Add the chopped carrots, onion and celery to the pot. Cook for 5–7 minutes, turning until the vegetables soften slightly.
Add tomatoes and spices
Add canned tomatoes, thyme and black pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes; Let the smell of tomatoes sit.
Add beans and liquid
Add red and white beans. Pour in water/broth, stir and let simmer.
Cook over low heat
When it boils, reduce the heat and boil gently for 20–25 minutes. If the consistency becomes too thick, you can add a little more water.
Cook the pasta
Add the pasta to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, close to the package time, keeping it firm. Stir it occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
Adjust the spice and serve
Add the hot pepper sauce little by little and taste. When you remove it from the stove, stir in the parsley; Serve hot with grated cheese if you want.