Minestre Fagioli

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

A hearty Italian bean and pasta soup with fresh herbs, savory prosciutto, and tender vegetables—perfect for comforting dinners and easily adaptable for vegetarian options.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 fennel bulb, chopped
  • 1/4 lb. deli-sliced prosciutto, chopped
  • 1 (14-1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 (15 oz.) cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 lb. tubetti
  • 1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 c. thinly sliced basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped garlic, celery, carrot, onion, fennel, and prosciutto; cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rinsed cannellini beans, and tubetti pasta; bring to a boil.
  4. Cook until pasta is tender, about 8 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley, basil, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

735 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 31.6g 63% DV
Total Fat 37.7g 48% DV
Carbs 79.3g 29% DV
Fiber 23g 82% DV
Sugar 14.5g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10712mg 100% DV
Potassium 3142.8mg 67% DV
Cholesterol 18.3mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 974mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 55.8mg 62% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 490mg 38% DV
Iron 21mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-protein High-fiber

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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