How to Make Pasta Fagioli Soup with Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a comforting and hearty meal that's perfect for a chilly night? Look no further than this delicious Pasta Fagioli Soup with Bacon recipe. It's a flavorful and satisfying dish that will warm you up from the inside out. This Italian-inspired soup is packed with tender pasta, creamy beans, savory bacon, and a rich tomato broth that will have you coming back for seconds.

One of the best things about this Pasta Fagioli Soup is that it's incredibly easy to make. With just a few ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans Great Northern beans, undrained
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chopped spinach, drained
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ pound seashell pasta
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, beans, water, spinach, tomato sauce, crumbled bacon, garlic, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and basil in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Add pasta and cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls. Sprinkle with Romano cheese to serve.
  • Nutrition

    256 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 996mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 667mg