Stanley Tucci Pasta Fagioli Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 to 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 24-ounce bottle marinara sauce
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 parmesan rind
• 1 cup ditalini pasta
• 2 handfuls kale
• lemon juice, to taste
• parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions

1. Into a pot set over medium heat, add olive oil.
2. Add diced onion, diced carrots, diced red pepper, and minced garlic.
3. Season with spices.
4. Add ground beef and mix until starting to brown.
5. Add tomato paste and mix well.
6. Pour in beef broth and marinara sauce, then add bay leaves and parmesan rind.
7. Bring to a boil.
8. Add ditalini pasta and boil for about 10 minutes.
9. Reduce heat and add kale.
10. Squeeze in lemon juice and top with parmesan cheese before serving.