Pasta Fagioli Soup Recipe

This Pasta Fagioli Soup recipe is a great meal loaded with healthy vegetables. You see this type of soup served often in Italian restaurants.

1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 onion, grated or diced
2 carrots, diced
30 oz. can chopped tomatoes
15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (this helps cut back on salt)
3 Cups cooked white beans
7-8 Cups beef broth or 7-8 cups water with 6-7 beef bouillon cubes
1 Tablespoon oregano
2 teaspoons pepper
large jar of spaghetti sauce
1 1/2-2 Cups small pasta shapes

In large soup pot, add oil, onion and beef. Sauté until beef is browned. Drain excess oil out of pan. Add carrots, tomatoes, beans, beef broth, oregano, spaghetti sauce and pepper. Simmer 5-10 minutes then add in pasta. Continue to simmer until pasta is tender and vegetables are done.