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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Ireesia Peters
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this soup to others. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day and it's also a very healthy soup.
Innocent Trophy
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are amazing and it's a really hearty and filling soup.
Gift Ekunwe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of soups, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.
Anthony Randolph
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some leftover carrots, potatoes, and escarole, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.
Akajioyi Nkechi
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the fact that it was so hearty and filling.
Markus Delorme
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love the addition of the greens, which add a nice pop of color and nutrition.
kiwanuka Gerald JazDube
[email protected]Overall, I thought this soup was very good. It was easy to make and the flavors were great. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Abinash Yadav
[email protected]The soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt than the recipe calls for.
Chakir Bousbia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of escarole, so I substituted spinach instead. The soup was still very good, but I think I would have liked it better with escarole.
Samia Kashif
[email protected]This soup was delicious! The escarole was a great addition and gave the soup a unique flavor. I also liked the addition of the pasta, which made the soup more filling.
Yousaf Rajput
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
eugenio quintana
[email protected]The soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The escarole added a nice touch of bitterness that balanced out the sweetness of the carrots and potatoes. I'll definitely be making this soup again.
Katlego Letsau
[email protected]This Italian potato pasta soup with greens was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and comforting, with the perfect balance of savory and fresh ingredients. The potatoes and pasta were cooked to perfection, and the greens added a wo