Description
Pasta Potato Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that warms your soul with every spoonful. This hearty soup blends tender potatoes and small pasta shapes, making it perfect for chilly nights or cozy gatherings. With rich flavors and customizable ingredients, it’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Serve it hot alongside crusty bread for the ultimate dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium russet potatoes, diced
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or parsley (or dried)
Instructions
- Prep your veggies by peeling and chopping the potatoes into small cubes, dicing the onion, and slicing the carrots.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Add diced potatoes and carrots; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in enough vegetable broth to cover the veggies (about 4 cups), bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8 minutes) until al dente.
- Lower heat and mix in heavy cream; add fresh herbs before serving. Enjoy warm!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding greens like spinach or kale for extra nutrients. For added flavor, consider stirring in some bay leaves while simmering. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.