My wife used to like going to Olive Garden occasionally for soup, salad, and breadsticks.

I really like the Pasta Fagoli Soup.

I liked the soup so much that I started reading internet recipes in order to make my own. I combined ideas from several recipes and developed my own version.

I am as my Dad would say "As full as a tick" right now after eating a couple of bowls of soup.

I actually like that soup as well.

Where’s the recipe? I’ll trade my Wendy’s chili recipe for it.

Great looking bowl of soup. Pass the cornbread.

Looks like the real deal. That’s my favorite thing at Olive Garden. Recipe please please please.

A couple of members have asked for the recipe.

Homemade Pasta Fagoli Soup

1 to 1.5 pounds ground hamburger browned and fat drained

1 small onion chopped about 1 cup
1 cup chopped carrot about 2 carrots
3 stalks celery chopped about 1 cup
4 cloves minced garlic
2- 14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes or one 28 ounce can
1- 15 ounce can Kidney beans
1- 15 ounce can Great Northern bean
1- 15 ounce can tomato sauce
3 cups V-8 juice. I use Spicy V8.
1 Tablespoon white Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-teaspoon oregano
1-teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
32 ounces beef broth
Dash Worcheshire
1 small can Rotell tomatoes

After browning meat add everything and simmer an hour stirring occasionally.

Taste and correct seasoning as needed.

I suggest cooking pasta separately. After the pasta is cooked add it to your bowl. If pasta is left in the soup overnight, the pasta becomes overcooked.

I also suggest adding one more can of beans. Your choice.

Post photos after making.

Looks great, maybe a little more Black Pepper?

I’ll substitute 1/2 lb of dried beans for a 15 oz can of beans. They’ll cook up quick at a hard boil in a saucepan. I add just a pinch of salt and a dash of garlic. Maybe a small grind of black pepper.