Description
Delightful parmesan pasta soup merges Italian comfort with creamy richness. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising warmth and satisfaction for home cooks who crave authentic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz (946 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups ditalini pasta
- 4 tbsps (60 ml) butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Extra parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then introduce minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Build Liquid Foundation: Pour vegetable broth into the pot, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil, creating a robust flavor platform for the soup.
- Cook Pasta: Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and add ditalini pasta, cooking until it reaches a perfectly tender al dente consistency with a delicate bite.
- Cheese Integration: Fold in finely grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely and harmonizes with the soup’s texture.
- Finalize and Garnish: Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, crowning each portion with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, cracked black pepper, and an optional Parmesan cheese dusting. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt to ensure a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Garlic Sauté Technique: Quickly toast minced garlic in butter to release its rich, nutty aroma without burning, which prevents bitter undertones and creates a flavor-packed base.
- Pasta Texture Tip: Cook ditalini pasta precisely to al dente stage, watching carefully to prevent overcooking, as soft pasta can turn mushy and compromise the soup’s delightful texture.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Grate Parmesan fresh and add gradually while stirring, allowing it to melt smoothly and distribute evenly throughout the soup for a creamy, consistent flavor.
- Seasoning Balance: Taste and adjust salt levels at the end of cooking, as Parmesan cheese already contains saltiness, preventing an overly salty final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg