Olive Garden Pasta Roma Soup
Warm, comforting, and bursting with classic Italian flavors, Olive Garden Pasta Roma Soup is a hearty dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This wholesome recipe combines tender vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions with juicy diced tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and a savory broth, creating a robust base that pairs beautifully with al dente pasta. The addition of fresh baby spinach adds a pop of color and nutrition, while grated Parmesan cheese takes it to the next level of indulgence. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is an ideal weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing starter. Serve it piping hot for an authentic Italian dining experience at home.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks Celery stalks, diced
- 1 14.5-ounce can Diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 6 cups Vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Uncooked small pasta (e.g., ditalini or elbow)
- 2 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced tomatoes with their juice and tomato paste to the pot. Stir to combine.
Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring it to a simmer.
Stir in the oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the uncooked pasta to the soup and continue to simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Stir in the baby spinach leaves and cook for another 2 minutes, until wilted.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.7 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 9599 mg | 417% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.7 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 94.1 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1660 mg | 128% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 3103 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
