Name: Ditalini Soup Recipe with White Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 6 Serves people; 1 1/2 Cup Barilla® Ditalini; 3 Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Cup onion, chopped; 1 Cup carrot, chopped; 1/2 Cup celery, chopped; 2 Cloves garlic, minced; 32 Ounces chicken broth; 19 Ounces can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 4 Large plum tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 Cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped and divided; 1 Tablespoon fresh oregano chopped; 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 Teaspoon salt; 1 Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided and freshly grated

Ditalini Soup Recipe with White Beans

33 minutes

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This ditalini and white bean soup is a hearty, comforting Italian recipe made with short pasta, cannellini beans, and tomatoes simmered in a rich, fragrant broth. Unlike traditional pasta e fagioli, this version uses chicken broth, which adds savory depth and brings out the beans’ rustic flavor. The result is a nourishing, cozy soup—perfect for cold days and great for making ahead.

Soup Recipes

Ingredients

6 servings

6Serves people

11/2 Cup Barilla^® Ditalini

3Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1Cup onion, chopped

1Cup carrot, chopped

1/2Cup celery, chopped

2Cloves garlic, minced

32Ounces chicken broth

19Ounces can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

4Large plum tomatoes, chopped

1/4Cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped and divided

1Tablespoon fresh oregano chopped

1/2Teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

1/4Teaspoon salt

1Cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided and freshly grated

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic and sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. This step builds the aromatic base of the recipe.

Step 3

Add the chicken broth and cannellini beans, then bring to a gentle simmer. Chicken broth is used instead of vegetable broth to enhance the beans’ flavor and make the dish richer.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes, pasta, 2 tablespoons of parsley, oregano, pepper, and salt.

Step 5

Add the ditalini directly to the simmering broth and cook for 10–12 minutes, until tender but still al dente, so it absorbs flavor without turning mushy. At this stage, you may need to add a little more liquid to keep the finished soup nicely brothy.

Step 6

Stir in the remaining parsley and ½ cup of cheese until well combined.

Step 7

Serve hot, with additional cheese on top if desired.

Ditalini Pasta

The name Ditalini means "little thimbles" for its resemblance to the small sewing object. Ditalini's tiny, tubular pasta shape is a perfect complement to any pasta soup recipe. Barilla^® Ditalini is made with non-GMO ingredients. For more information, please read our position.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Pack size

16oz

Range

Classic Blue Box

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