Pasta Fagioli Soup with Bacon

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This pasta fagioli recipe with bacon is a quick and easy Italian favorite. Garnish with grated Romano cheese.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

  • 2 (14 ounce) cans Great Northern beans, undrained

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 (14 ounce) can chopped spinach, drained

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 8 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ pound seashell pasta

  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese, or as needed

Directions

  1. Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, beans, water, spinach, tomato sauce, crumbled bacon, garlic, parsley, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and basil in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 40 minutes.

  2. Add pasta and cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

  3. Ladle soup into individual bowls. Sprinkle with Romano cheese to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

256 Calories
1g Fat
48g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 256
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 996mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 18%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g 27%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 100mg 8%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 667mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.