Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe - (4.6/5)

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb. lean ground beef (93/7)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 - 2 ribs celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 2 - 3 whole carrots, diced or sliced (1 1/4 cups) (or baby carrots)
• 1 (15-16 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-16 oz) can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), drained and rinsed
• 1 (15-16 oz) can navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 (14.5 oz) cans reduced sodium beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans Hunt's petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
• Cayenne pepper or hot pepper sauce to taste, optional
• 1 cup ditalini pasta (or other small pasta), uncooked
• Garnish: freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, optional