A comforting and flavorful soup made with pasta, beans, and vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal.
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
Ensure the beef is evenly browned for a richer flavor.
Drain any excess fat from the beef and transfer it to the crock pot.
Draining the fat helps reduce the soup's greasiness.
Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces.
Uniformly sized pieces ensure even cooking.
Add the chopped vegetables, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, white beans, oregano, and pepper to the crock pot.
Layer the ingredients for better flavor distribution.
Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients.
Stirring ensures the spices are evenly distributed.
Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Cooking on low allows flavors to meld beautifully.
Add the pasta during the last 30 minutes of cooking on high or 1 hour on low.
Adding the pasta later prevents it from becoming overcooked.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese can enhance the flavor.