Peas and Pasta Soup
Warm, nourishing, and effortlessly comforting, this Peas and Pasta Soup is the perfect blend of hearty and wholesome flavors. Crafted with tender pasta, sweet peas, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery, this soup comes together in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or light lunch. A touch of dried thyme and a bay leaf infuse the broth with earthy depth, while the optional parmesan and parsley garnish adds a burst of freshness and richness. With simple ingredients and an easy one-pot preparation, this cozy recipe is as satisfying as it is simple—a soul-warming dish perfect for chilly weather or a quick meal fix. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, comforting feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 large carrot
- 1 large celery stalk
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup dried pasta (small shapes like ditalini or elbows)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the carrot and celery. Add them to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Stir in the pasta, thyme, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is just tender.
Add the frozen peas, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes until the peas are heated through.
Remove and discard the bay leaf. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy this comforting bowl of Peas and Pasta Soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.7 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 6725 mg | 292% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.6 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.6 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.8 g | ||
| Protein | 73.9 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1012 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 3734 mg | 79% | |
*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.
