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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 heartwarming dish inspired by the beloved Olive Garden classic. This comforting soup combines lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and hearty beans for a nutritious meal that warms you from the inside out. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, it’s easy to make in your slow cooker with minimal hands-on time. Just toss in wholesome ingredients, let it simmer, and enjoy a delicious bowl of soup that the whole family will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies or beans for added nutrition and flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3/4 pound extra-lean ground turkey
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup Ditalini pasta (or small pasta of choice)
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Prepare all vegetables by chopping them into uniform pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and turkey; cook until browned.
  3. Transfer the turkey mixture to the slow cooker and add all remaining ingredients except pasta.
  4. Stir well and season with salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
  5. Add enough water to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours. In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the uncooked pasta.
  7. Remove the bay leaf before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.

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