Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy pasta soup that envelops you in rich flavors and inviting aromas. This simple yet delicious recipe combines tender pasta, vibrant vegetables, and a velvety broth that’s perfect for chilly evenings or quick weeknight dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes, this heartwarming meal is sure to bring family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, spinach)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped carrots and celery for about five minutes until softened.
- Add chicken broth, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for ten minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Add cooked pasta and fresh spinach; heat through for an additional five minutes.
- Serve hot with a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg