Description
This Parmesan Pasta Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. With a rich Parmesan broth, tender pasta, and hearty vegetables, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Broth:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Soup:
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- Extra Parmesan for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes.
- Add Broth and Pasta: Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then add pasta and carrots. Simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Finish Soup: Stir in spinach or kale until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and serve hot.
Notes
- Use Parmesan rinds during cooking for extra flavor.
- Feel free to swap greens or use gluten-free pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
