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Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup {Olive Garden copy-cat}

Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup {Olive Garden copy-cat}
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Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli Soup is a warm and comforting dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your home. This hearty, Olive Garden-inspired recipe features an array of fresh vegetables and lean turkey, simmered to perfection in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this nutritious soup is both satisfying and easy to make. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you relax. Whether you’re craving a filling lunch or a delightful dinner, this soup will surely become a favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3/4 pound extra-lean ground turkey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper chili flakes (optional)
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 3 cups homemade or canned tomato sauce
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup homemade beef stock or good quality no-salt beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/2 cup cooked or drained & rinsed canned kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup cooked or drained & rinsed canned Great Northern beans
  • 2 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry uncooked Ditalini pasta or other small pasta
  • sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar to taste
  • water as needed to thin out soup to desired consistency
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
  2. Add ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart as it browns.
  3. Transfer the turkey mixture to your slow cooker and add celery, carrots, zucchini, beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar. Stir well.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Add water if needed for desired consistency.
  5. About 20 minutes before serving, stir in uncooked Ditalini pasta.
  6. Once cooked, garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.

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