Asparagus Pasta Soup Recipe

This surprisingly delicious asparagus pasta soup recipe is a happy accident turned culinary masterpiece! Tender asparagus spears and perfectly cooked pasta swim in a creamy broth, infused with the fragrant aroma of sage. Ready in under 40 minutes, it's a quick and easy weeknight meal. Serve with a fresh salad and crusty French bread for a complete and satisfying dinner.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 404.1 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asparagus Pasta Soup

  • 1 cup small shape pasta
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 pound Asparagus spears
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves
  • freshly ground black Pepper, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
  • Extra Parmesan Cheese, for garnish
  • Fresh sage sprigs, for garnish

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How to Make Asparagus Pasta Soup

  1. Heat 6 cups of chicken broth in a large pot over medium-high heat until boiling.
  2. Add 1 pound of asparagus spears and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  3. While asparagus cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh sage leaves to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
  5. Add 1 cup of pasta (small shapes like ditalini or elbow macaroni) to the boiling broth along with the cooked asparagus.
  6. Cook pasta according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Stir in the sage and olive oil mixture.
  9. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh sage sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

20g

Carbs

17g

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