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Crockpot Pasta e Fagioli Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)

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Crockpot pasta e fagioli soup is a hearty Italian-American inspired soup made with ground beef, beans, vegetables, tomatoes, broth, and pasta. This easy slow cooker version is similar to the Olive Garden favorite with a rich tomato-based broth, two kinds of beans, and small pasta added at the end. This comforting soup is filling enough to serve as a full meal. The crockpot does most of the work making this a great recipe for busy weeknights, meal prep, or soup season.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
  • 1/3 cup onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 2 medium-size carrots, peeled & diced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes in juices
  • 15 ounces canned red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
  • 15 ounces canned white beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or more)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add the ground beef to a medium-size skillet medium-high heat. Cook until the beef is browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain the grease and add ground beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the ditalini pasta into the slow cooker. Stir gently.
  3. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours or LOW 6 to 8.
  4. Add ditalini pasta and cook on for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until noodles are soft.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté. Once hot, add the beef. Cook until beef is browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients EXCEPT for the ditalini pasta into the Instant Pot. Stir gently.
  3. Close the lid and seal the valve. Set high pressure and cook for 25 minutes.
  4. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
  5. Open lid & stir in the ditalini pasta. You can either turn off the Instant Pot, close the lid, and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes OR you can turn the Instant Pot to the warm setting (or low sauté) and let it cook with the lid off.

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