Copycat Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli Soup
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb lean ground beef or mild Italian sausage (I've tried both and like either)
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2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
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1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
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1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium)
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1 cup diced celery (about 3 stalks)
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3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbsp)
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3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce
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2 (14.5 oz) cans low sodium chicken broth or beef broth
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1/2 cup water, then more as desired
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1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
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2 tsp granulated sugar
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1 1/2 tsp dried basil
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1 tsp dried oregano
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3/4 tsp dried thyme
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1/2 tsp dried marjoram
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 scant cup dry ditalini pasta
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1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, drained and rinsed
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Finely shredded Romano or Parmesan cheese, for serving
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