Stanley Tucci Pasta E Fagioli Soup

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium/high heat.
  2. 2Add onions, carrots, leeks, and sea salt. Stir until softened for approximately 3 minutes.
  3. 3Add the garlic and stir.
  4. 4Add the basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and paprika and stir again.
  5. 5Add the ground meat and stir until slightly browned.
  6. 6Add the tomato paste, broth, ground tomatoes, and Parmesan rind and stir.
  7. 7Add the chickpeas or cannellini beans and the dry pasta.
  8. 8Let everything simmer away for 20 minutes.
  9. 9Add greens (spinach or kale), a squeeze of lemon (optional), and shredded Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup good quality olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, finely diced
  • 1 leek, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 garlic cloves, finely diced or pressed
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 3 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 7 cups broth (bone, beef, or veggie)
  • 24 oz can tomato polpa or ground tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas or cannellini beans
  • 1 Parmesan rind
  • 1 cup dry ditalini pasta
  • 1 cup tightly packed spinach or kale (fresh or frozen)
  • 0.5 cup finely shredded Parmesan
  • 0.5 lemon Juice of half a lemon

Equipment

large stock pot

Tips

  • Serve as is or with thick, crusty bread.
  • Keep shredded Parmesan on the side.