Traditional Pasta Fagioli Soup

Traditional Pasta Fagioli Soup

• Prep Time:15 minutes 
• Cooking Time: 1 hour 
• Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes

• 1 14-ounce can great Northern beans, undrained

• 1 14 ounce can spinach, chopped and drained

• 1 14-ounce can tomato sauce

• 3 cups chicken broth

• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

• 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp, crumbled

• 1 tablespoon dried parsley

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1½ teaspoons salt

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ½ teaspoon dried basil

• ½ pound seashell pasta

• 3 cups water

Process

1-Take a large stock pot and add the diced tomatoes, spinach, beans, chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, bacon, garlic, parsley, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and basil.

2- Put it over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. 

3-Immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer for 40 minutes, covered. 

4-Add pasta and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes until al dente.

5- Ladle the soup into serving bowls. 

6- Sprinkle some cheese on top. 

7-Enjoy!

Nutritional information (per serving)

Calories: 238, Total Fat: 2.3 g, Saturated Fat: 0.7 g, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Sodium: 2232 mg, Total Carbo
hydrate: 40.6 g, Dietary Fiber: 13.1 g, Total Sugars: 6.4 g, Protein: 16.3 g, Vitamin D: 0 mcg, Calcium: 160 mg, Iron: 5 mg, Potassium: 1455 mg