Delicious Cavatappi Bean Soup Recipe – Perfect Comfort Food!
The comforting embrace of our Cavatappi Bean Soup! This recipe transforms traditional pasta fagioli by incorporating cavatappi pasta, blending rich flavors with hearty textures. Perfect for any season, this soup is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering a nourishing meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Embrace a bowl of this delightful soup and enjoy a taste of homestyle cooking at its best!
Cavatappi Bean Soup
4
servings15
minutes30
minutes250
kcal45
minutesDive into the comforting embrace of our Cavatappi Bean Soup! This recipe transforms traditional pasta fagioli by incorporating cavatappi pasta, blending rich flavors with hearty textures. Perfect for any season, this soup is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering a nourishing meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Embrace a bowl of this delightful soup and enjoy a taste of homestyle cooking at its best!
Ingredients
- Oils & Seasonings
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Herbs
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
- Vegetables
1/2 diced onion
3 cloves minced garlic
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, diced
- Liquids
28 oz low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
2 cups water
- Pasta & Beans
6 oz cavatappi pasta (gluten-free if necessary)
15 oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- Tomato Products
15 oz can crushed tomatoes
- Additional Flavoring
1 large bay leaf
- Optional Toppings
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
- Alternative Ingredients
Gluten-free cavatappi pasta replaces regular pasta for gluten intolerance.
Vegetable broth replaces chicken broth for a vegetarian version.
Crushed tomatoes can be substituted with tomato sauce if preferred.
Directions
- Preparation of Vegetables – Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Adding Liquids and Seasonings – Stir in the celery and carrot; cook until they begin to soften, approximately 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and water; bring to a simmer.
- Incorporating Pasta and Beans – Add the cavatappi pasta, cannellini beans, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, basil, parsley, and oregano to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste; simmer until the pasta is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Final Touches – Remove the bay leaf before serving. Optionally top each serving with grated Parmesan cheese.
Equipment
- chef’s knife
- cutting board
- Dutch Oven
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Potassium: 600mg
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Vitamin A: 50IU
- Vitamin C: 20mg
- Calcium: 8mg
- Iron: 15mg
