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Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup (Pasta Fazool)
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Instructions
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In a large dutch oven, season ground beef and brown over medium high heat.
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When meat is cooked through, remove from pot and drain excess fat; Leave one tablespoon of fat in pot.
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Add onion, carrot and celery to pot; Season with remaining House Seasoning Blend.
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Cook for 5-8 minutes or until softened.
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Add garlic, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper and bay leaf; Cook for 1 minute.
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Add ground beef back into pot.
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Add tomatoes, beans with their liquid and chicken broth.
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Cover and let simmer for 20 minutes.
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Test for seasoning. If needed add additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Add 1 cup of cooked Ditalini to individual serving bowl and add soup.
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Top with grated parmesan cheese.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Bean Preparation Magic 🫘For the most tender beans, soak dried kidney and cannellini beans overnight, or use a quick-soak method to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
- Flavor Layering Technique 🧅Always sauté your aromatics (onions, garlic, carrots, celery) before adding liquid to develop a deeper, more complex flavor base for your soup.
- Pasta Perfect Timing 🍝Add ditalini pasta in the last 8-10 minutes of cooking to prevent overcooking and maintain the ideal al dente texture, absorbing just the right amount of broth.
- Broth Enhancement Hack 🥄For a richer flavor profile, use a combination of chicken broth and a small amount of beef stock, or add a Parmesan rind during simmering to deepen the soup's complexity.
- Seasoning Optimization 🌿Toast your Italian seasoning in the pan with the ground beef for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to release its full aromatic potential and maximize flavor.
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Low Sugar
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