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Creamy Pasta Soup

Bowl of Creamy Pasta Soup

This Creamy Pasta Soup is a comforting and flavorful meal, perfect for a chilly day. It’s packed with tender pasta, vegetables, and a rich, creamy broth that will warm you from the inside out.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Add ditalini pasta, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Do not boil.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

For a thicker soup, you can blend a cup of the soup before adding the cream. Serve with crusty bread for dipping!