This super easy Cannellini and Vegetable soup featuring Ditalini noodles has swiftly become one of my go-to recipes. In this post, discover how to create this quick and nutritious meal. It’s a hearty and wholesome soup that I adore, and it can be easily prepared in a pressure cooker. This recipe is reminiscent of pasta e fagioli, but it uses chicken broth instead.
Delightfully Simple Cannellini and Vegetable Soup with Ditalini Noodles
It’s hard to believe this delightful dish is inspired by a recipe found on the back of a Kroger noodle box! I simply had to grab these Ditalini noodles and give them a try. They are just so charming and have quickly won my heart. I will post the link to the recipe card at the bottom of the blog post if you are interested in downloading for your files.
Cannellini
To start, you can find Cannellini beans in the canned vegetable aisle at Kroger or Aldi. I have yet to spot them in the dried foods section or among the fresh produce.
What Are Cannellini Beans?
Cannellini beans, often referred to as “Italian white kidney beans” or “fasolia beans,” are a type of white kidney bean. They belong to the larger family of legumes, which are plants cultivated for their edible seeds and pods. These beans are highly nutritious, offering low-maintenance production and storage benefits. They are rich in protein, essential minerals, and fiber while containing minimal fat.
My Favorite Facts about Cannellini Beans
- Cannellini beans are related to kidney beans.
- They are also known as “white kidney beans.”
- They are high in protein and fiber, yet low in fat.
What is Ditalini?
Ditalini is a pasta variety characterized by its small, tube-like shape. The name translates from Italian to English as “small thimbles.
Images from The Garden
A Bren Haas recipe wouldn’t be complete without some social sharing and images that showcase just how simple this recipe is to prepare. Be sure to check out the images below, which highlight the dish’s creation process. If you have any questions about the recipe, feel free to connect with me on social media @brenhaas or right here on my website. Below, I’ve featured two of the red peppers I grew this year. You can use whatever you have on hand or find at the market, just make sure it’s a red pepper that you enjoy eating.
The long red peppers you see are ones I grew this year, and the mystery pepper was added to the pot tonight after being picked from the dome garden.
I also included the last of my Roulette Peppers, which are sweet with a hint of habanero flavor but without the heat. These Roulette peppers were incredibly easy to grow, yielding over six ripe ones ready for harvest at a time.
Above is the image I took just before a snow storm. The hot peppers are doing amazing in the dome greenhouse. This structure makes it super easy to keep the crops coming well into the new year.
NOTE: this recipe blog post was updated from an early share on November 2019. Ingredients update and new images to share.
Italian Vegetable Cannellini Bean Soup Recipe
cook time: 25 minutes | prep time: 10 minutes | level: easy | servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 8 oz can of cannellini beans
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- ½ cup of diced sweet onion
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- ½ cup diced red pepper (roulette)
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- ½ cup of Ditalini pasta (PREPARED)
- 1 ½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
Directions:
- Prepare pasta as directed on box. Reserve about ½ cup of liquid to use in soup if needed.
- In stock pot heat olive oil to saute onions. After about 5 minutes add garlic
- pour in about ½ of cup of the broth before string in peppers, carrots and celery. Continue to stir to prevent burning. Add more broth if needed. After about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are soft add remaining ingredients. Stirring together on low heat.
- Add the seasonings before bringing soup back up to a boil. Let cook for about 15 minutes at low heat before adding the pasta into pot.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
NOTES:
Roulette Pepper can be replaced with a habanero if you like the heat or a red pepper for sweet and no heat.
Italian Vegetable Cannellini Bean Soup Recipe
recipe card here: https://brenhaas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/vegetable-cannellini-bean-soup-card.pdf
# Let’s Connect
In summary, I’m eager to hear your thoughts on the Cannellini and Vegetable Soup recipe I shared today. Did you prepare it in a pressure cooker, an instant pot, or on the stovetop? Please leave your comments on this post and feel free to connect on my contact page to share more details.
Happy Cooking!
