Olive Garden Copycat Pasta E Fagioli Slow Cooker Soup
Indulge in a warm and hearty bowl of Olive Garden Copycat Pasta E Fagioli Slow Cooker Soup, perfect for cozy nights and gatherings. This comforting dish features a rich broth, loaded with protein-packed beans, fresh vegetables, and tender ground beef, creating a delightful blend of flavors that will warm you from the inside out. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this slow cooker recipe is not only easy to make but ensures that every bite is packed with savory goodness. Whether served as a main course or a satisfying starter, this Italian-inspired soup is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (low) or 2 hours (high)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 15 oz can cannellini beans
- 1 15 oz can dark red kidney beans
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, cubed
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 32 oz beef broth
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, thyme, and garlic to the slow cooker; mix well.
- Stir in chopped onion, cubed carrots, chopped celery, and both cans of beans.
- Pour beef broth over the mixture and add bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Stir in ditalini pasta during the last 30 minutes of cooking until tender.
- Serve hot in bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg