Description
Creamy Pasta Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender pasta with a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly days or quick dinners, this soup is customizable with vegetables, meats, or vegan alternatives, making it a versatile and satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) of pasta noodles, preferably elbow macaroni
- 4 cups of vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream or coconut cream for vegan version
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of chopped vegetables (carrots, celery, spinach, or kale)
- 2 tbsp of olive oil or vegan butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: grated Parmesan or vegan cheese for topping
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients and chopping the vegetables. Cooking the pasta separately ensures it doesn’t overcook and become mushy.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or vegan butter. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Add chopped vegetables like carrots and celery, cook for a few minutes, then pour in the broth. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until vegetables are tender.
- In a separate pot, cook the pasta noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Add the cooked pasta to the soup pot. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut cream. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 5-10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Garnish with fresh herbs, grated cheese, or a drizzle of olive oil. Serve hot with crusty bread or a simple side salad.
Notes
- You can make this vegan by using coconut milk or cashew cream instead of dairy cream.
- Use seasonal vegetables for variety or leftovers for convenience.
- Add spices like thyme, paprika, or chili flakes for extra flavor.
- For gluten-free options, substitute regular pasta with gluten-free pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 340 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg