Toasted Pasta Soup

Name: Toasted Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into small dice; 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 dried bay leaves; 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and stalks reserved; 1 cup small pasta, such as acini di pepe; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, or to taste, optional; 8 cups water or low sodium vegetable broth; 1 scant teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste

A quick 45-minute toasted pasta soup blends fresh vegetables and herbs for a balanced and savory meal.

⭐ 4.5 (11 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 35 minTotal: 50 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Lunch Side Dish Soup

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté carrots, onions, salt, turmeric, black pepper, and bay leaves for 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
Reduce heat to low. Add thyme and pasta; cook, stirring frequently, for 6-8 minutes until pasta is golden.
Stir in garlic and optional chili flakes; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add water or broth and Cajun seasoning. Adjust salt as necessary.
Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes until carrots are soft and pasta is al dente.
Remove from heat, rest 2-3 minutes. Discard thyme stalks and bay leaves before serving.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 152 kcal

Carbohydrate: 16 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 2 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 572 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 9 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g