Description
This Italian Pasta e Fagioli Soup combines tender ditalini pasta with creamy plant-based cheese, hearty cannellini beans, and smoky smoked turkey bacon in a savory vegetable broth. A comforting, filling, and nutritious meal perfect for chilly days, rich with layered flavors and textures that bring warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful.
Ingredients
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Meat and Cheese
- 4 oz smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 oz smoked turkey slices, chopped
- 1 cup shredded plant-based cheese
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Pantry Items
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 3/4 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (natural)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté Aromatics and Smoked Turkey Bacon
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped smoked turkey bacon and cook until crisp. Add diced onion, minced garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté until vegetables are softened and fragrant, building a savory flavor base. - Step 2: Build the Broth
Stir in tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute to deepen flavors. Pour in vegetable broth, add apple cider vinegar, and fresh rosemary sprigs. Bring to a gentle simmer to let the flavors meld together. - Step 3: Add Beans and Pasta
Add the drained and rinsed cannellini beans to the pot. Stir in ditalini pasta and cook until pasta is al dente, allowing beans and pasta textures to combine. - Step 4: Incorporate Smoked Turkey Slices and Plant-Based Cheese
Stir in chopped smoked turkey slices and shredded plant-based cheese to enrich the soup with savory depth and creamy texture. - Step 5: Finish with a Natural Gelling Agent
Mix in a small amount of natural gelling agent to slightly thicken the broth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot and steamy.
Notes
- Use rich vegetable broth for a full-bodied flavor base.
- Boil pasta separately for a less starchy broth; add just before serving.
- Use fresh rosemary and herbs to brighten the taste.
- Do not overcook pasta to avoid mushiness on reheating.
- Add apple cider vinegar gradually to balance acidity perfectly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Italian soup, Pasta e Fagioli, smoked turkey bacon, plant-based cheese, comforting soup, hearty soup, gluten-free soup
