Description
A comforting and healing soup filled with robust broth, tender noodles, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for cold days.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini and button)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (orzo or ditalini)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Sauté the onions and garlic in a large pot with olive oil until translucent.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until soft and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots and celery, cooking until they soften slightly, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the broth, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Finish with greens, adding them in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
This soup is versatile; feel free to substitute ingredients based on availability. It freezes well and can be reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Italian soup, comfort food, healing soup, vegetable soup, winter recipes