ITALIAN POTATO-PASTA SOUP WITH GREENS
Some soups are light and refreshing preludes to a meal; others, like this one, are an entire meal in a bowl. Pasta and potatoes, like pasta and beans, are frequently combined in Italian vegetable dishes. The potatoes should be starchy, like Yukon Golds or russets, so that they lend body to the broth. Short pasta shapes add texture; onion, fennel, garlic, tomato paste and fresh herbs and greens add flavor. The soup may be made a day or so before serving: It improves in the refrigerator and reheats beautifully, but don't add the pasta in this case until serving.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, easy, soups and stews, vegetables, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. When it shimmers, add onion, carrot and fennel, stir, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened and golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust the heat to prevent vegetables from browning or scorching.
- Stir in bay leaf, thyme sprig, garlic, paprika and tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth, potatoes and a large pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a brisk simmer. Cook until potatoes are cooked through but still firm, 12 to 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
- Stir in kale and pasta and simmer another 10 minutes, or until greens are well cooked and pasta is done. (Soup can be made up to this point, without the pasta, cooled and refrigerated for up to 3 days.)
- Ladle soup into bowls, and sprinkle with chopped rosemary and Parmesan. Drizzle each serving with a teaspoon of olive oil. Pass extra Parmesan at the table.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 373, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1404 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams
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[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are perfect. I especially love the crispy Parmesan croutons on top. They add a great crunch and flavor to the soup.
Deborah Johnson
[email protected]I'm a big fan of potato soup, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the broth is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
KESHAV SHARMA
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of potatoes, greens, and sausage. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Ranjanie Wickramasinghe
[email protected]This soup is a winner! It's easy to make and it's so flavorful. The potatoes and greens are a great combination, and the broth is rich and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe.
Ayuba Yakubu
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are perfect. I especially love the crispy Parmesan croutons on top. They add a great crunch and flavor to the soup.
Md Yousufmiya
[email protected]I'm a big fan of potato soup, and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the broth is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
Aundria Dicks
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and comforting. I love the combination of potatoes, greens, and sausage. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Tasha Moraa
[email protected]This soup is a winner! It's easy to make and it's so flavorful. The potatoes and greens are a great combination, and the broth is rich and satisfying. I highly recommend this recipe.
Emihle mpandlani
[email protected]This soup is delicious! It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are perfect. I especially love the crispy Parmesan croutons on top. They add a great crunch and flavor to the soup.
Hammad Sheikh
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of potato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. The greens add a nice touch of bitterness that balances out the richness of the soup. I highly recommend this recipe!
Devante Leon
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of potatoes, greens, and sausage. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Such bolo
[email protected]My family and I loved this soup! It was so flavorful and comforting. The potatoes and greens added a great texture and the broth was rich and delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.