Meme's Pasta Fagioli

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup uncooked small pasta (such as ditalini)
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, beans, broth, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Add the pasta and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
6. Serve the soup with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Interesting Facts

• Pasta Fagioli means “pasta and beans” in Italian.
• This soup can be made vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
• This soup can also be made without the pasta for a lower-carb option.