Vegetable and Stars Soup
Make this easy Vegetable and Stars Soup recipe with whatever veggies you have on hand under 30 minutes, definitely it will a delicious spin on your favorite canned soup! Nourishing and light, it's perfect for warming up on cold nights.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh vegetables
- 1 medium potato peeled & chopped
- 1/4 cup celery chopped
- 1 tsp whole pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup tomato paste or fresh diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup stelline pasta
- 1/2 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, salt, freshly grounded pepper, italian seasoning, bay leaf and pepper.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables, celery, potato and basil.
- Add the broth and bring to a boil, then add uncooked pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and remove the bay leaves. Stir in the cider vinegar (or lemon juice). Taste and season with more salt, pepper or vinegar. Serve.
- Serve soup warm and top with fresh parmesan cheese, if desired.