Pasta Fagioli l The Recipe Rebel

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Ingredients
▢1 tablespoon oilive oil
▢100 grams pancetta, chopped (or about 4 slices thick cut bacon)
▢3 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
▢2 ribs celery (finely diced)
▢1 medium onion (finely diced)
▢4 cloves garlic (minced)
▢1 tablespoon tomato paste
▢1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
▢½ teaspoon salt
▢¼ teaspoon black pepper
▢5 cups low sodium chicken broth (vegetable for vegetarian)
▢1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz or 398 ml) or crushed
▢2 cans white kidney beans (19 oz or 540 ml) drained and rinsed
▢1 bay leaf
▢1 parm rind
▢1 cup ditalini or other small pasta (uncooked) about 130 grams
▢2 cups freshly chopped spinach or kale
▢¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
In a large dutch oven or soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and add chopped bacon or pancetta. Cook until lightly browned.
Add carrots, celery and onion and cook until translucent.
Stir in garlic, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook 1-2 minutes.
Add broth, diced tomatoes, beans, bay leaf and Parmesan rind. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium and cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are nearly tender.
Stir in uncooked pasta, cover and cook until al dente.
Just before serving, stir in spinach and Parmesan. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

[@Koalabears7777]

One of my favorite soups as a child.

[@jackiewinters5792]

Looks wonderful! Thank you for sharing this with us! 💜🍲

[@TheRecipeRebel]

My pleasure!

[@cathryngorman9114]

One of my favorite soups

[@TheRecipeRebel]

One of mine too!

[@LesMorrisracing]

Looking good Ash

[@TheRecipeRebel]

thank you!

[@Braun30]

What is "italian seasoning"?
I live about 10 minutes from the Italian border and have no clue.