How to Make Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting as a hearty bowl of pasta fagioli soup on a chilly day. This classic Italian dish combines pasta, beans, and vegetables in a flavorful broth that warms you from the inside out. And the best part? You can make it with little effort using a slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld together and creating a delicious and satisfying meal with minimal hands-on time.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to a slow cooker.
  • Add stock, broth, tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, red and white kidney beans, celery, carrot, onion, parsley, oregano, pepper, salt, and hot sauce to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or High for 4 to 6 hours, adding pasta during the last 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    355 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 1072mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 93mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 647mg