Slow Cooker Pasta E Fagioli

Submitted by Mommaredkat

"Super Easy Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup. Rich, hearty and loaded with veggies and meat. A perfect, comforting soup for Fall!   NOTE:   I use ground turkey meat instead of ground beef and chicken broth instead of beef broth."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 carrots, diced
• 4 celery ribs, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup ditalini, uncooked

directions

1. Add olive oil to a large skillet and add in ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink.
2. Place the beef in a slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients except for the beans and pasta.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. 30 minutes before serving stir in beans and pasta.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves before serving.
5. Serve immediately while hot.