Chunky Mediterranean Pasta Soup Recipe

Name: Chunky Mediterranean Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 9 ounces chorizo sausage, thinly sliced; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 large garlic cloves, grated; 2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes or 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 3 3/4 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons chopped herbs, eg. rosemary, thyme and parsley; 1 pinch sugar; 9 ounces pasta, such as orzo or 9 ounces fusilli; 5 1/2 ounces spinach or 5 1/2 ounces baby spinach leaves; salt and pepper; To serve; finely grated parmesan cheese; 3 tablespoons pesto sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
9 ounces chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
4 large garlic cloves, grated
2 (14 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes or 2 lbs fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped herbs, eg. rosemary, thyme and parsley
1 pinch sugar
9 ounces pasta, such as orzo or 9 ounces fusilli
5 1/2 ounces spinach or 5 1/2 ounces baby spinach leaves
salt and pepper
To serve
finely grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons pesto sauce

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the chorizo, and cook for 2 minutes.
2
Add the chopped onion and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook gently over a low heat for 7-8 minutes, until soft.
3
Add the tomatoes, broth and herbs, check the seasoning again and if necessary season with salt, pepper and a good pinch of sugar.
4
Simmer with the lid on for a further 10 minutes or until soft.
5
Add the uncooked pasta and continue to simmer for another 6-10 minutes stirring regularly or until the pasta is cooked.
6
When you are ready to serve, add the spinach and boil for 1 minute or until the spinach is wilted. Taste and if necessary add seasoning.
7
To serve: ladle the hot chunky soup into 6 warm bowls and sprinkle with some finely grated Parmesan and a drizzle of pesto.

958

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 9 ounces chorizo sausage, thinly sliced, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 large garlic cloves, grated, and more.

Yes, Chunky Mediterranean Pasta Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chunky Mediterranean Pasta Soup

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