Thursday, April 21, 2011

Olive Garden Pasta Fagioli Soup

This soup is an all time favorite at our house. It is so easy, and I usually have the ingredients on hand. Perfect for a day just like today when Mother Nature tricks us with a surprise storm! And, if there are any fellow Weight Watcher members our there, this hearty soup is only 3 points per serving!! Enjoy!

1 lb. ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 large carrot, shredded (1 cup)
3 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 15 oz. can red kidney beans, drained
1 15 oz. can great northern beans, drained
2 c. beef stock (or more as needed)
1 1/2 t. oregano
1 t. basil
2 t. parsley
1/2 t. thyme
dash tabasco sauce (optional)
1 26 oz. jar (or larger) spaghetti sauce
4 oz. small pasta, cooked and drained

Brown ground beef in a large pot. Drain any grease. Add remaining ingredients (except pasta) and bring to a boil. Turn heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes more. If necessary, adjust amount of liquid by adding additional beef broth. Salt and pepper to taste. Add cooked pasta.

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