Pasta e Fagioli Soup

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounce) diced tomatoes
• 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cans (15-ounce) cannellini beans, not drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 pound ditalini pasta
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1
In a large sauce pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat; add the garlic and saute until golden.
Add the tomatoes, broth, oregano, pepper, salt, and garlic powder.

2
Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

3
Add the cannellini and parsley and continue cooking for 10 minutes more, stirring frequently.

4
Meanwhile, in a medium-sized pot of boiling salted water, cook the ditalini until just barely tender; drain and add to the cannellini minture.

5
Add the Parmesan cheese, mix thoroughly, and serve.