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FEBRUARY 2026
Heart-healthy pasta e fagioli
It’s soup season! When colds and flus start making the rounds, nothing beats a quick, heart-healthy bowl of soup. This Italian classic is a hearty, veggie-packed soup with beans, pasta and a sprinkle of Parmesan. It’s comfort in a bowl.
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Heart health in every bite
Olive oil
Healthy fats to help lower bad cholesterol
Veggies
Fiber and antioxidants for blood pressure
Vegetable broth
Flavor without saturated fat
Beans and spinach
Plant protein and minerals for heart health
Pasta
Energy in a small portion
Parmesan
Flavor with minimal saturated fat
Ingredients:
2 tsp. Kirkland Signature Olive Oil
1 rib celery, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 plum tomato, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup uncooked macaroni (ditalini or elbows)
15 1/2 oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
5 oz. baby spinach, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Step 1
Heat oil in a medium pot over medium-high. Cook celery, carrot and onion until tender (about 8 minutes), stirring often.
Step 2
Add tomato and garlic. Cook until tomato softens (about 6 minutes).
Step 3
Stir in broth and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer. Cook uncovered until pasta is tender (about 8 minutes).
Step 4
Add beans and spinach. Cook until heated through and spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
Step 5
Divide into bowls and top with Parmesan.
Nutrition facts
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