Description
A comforting and nourishing soup combining fresh vegetables, pasta, and greens for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup pasta (e.g., small shells or elbow)
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Add tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in spinach or kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Chop vegetables evenly for uniform cooking; for added flavor, consider a squeeze of lemon or a splash of vinegar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, Italian, comfort food, vegetarian, healthy