Leftover Pasta e Fagioli = Fabulous Pasta e Fagioli Soup!

Pasta e Fagioli is traditionally a meatless Italian dish. However, I like to make it with a lean ground beef. The dish has a "hamburger helper" type consistency. 

Your initial meal of Pasta e Fagioli has the following ingredients: pasta, lean ground beef, onions, carrots, celery, tomato paste, pinto beans, kidney beans, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, basil. 

Everyone loves Olive Gardens' Pasta e Fagioli soup, your homemade version will be even better!
A delicious meal that is extremely simple to turn into a scrumptious Pasta e Fagioli soup!

Put leftovers in a pot. Add beef broth, beef stock, or dissolve a beef bouillon in hot water and add to pot. Low sodium versions of broth, stock or bouillon is a healthy option. More liquid will make a thinner soup, less liquid will make a thicker, more stew-like soup. 

Add 1-2 bay leaves and salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, basil to taste. Simmer 20-30 minutes. 

Enjoy a deliciously EASY, healthy soup that your family will love!