Asparagus Pasta Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus Pasta Soup

• Penne Pasta
• Chicken Broth
• 1 pound asparagus spears
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Olive Oil
• Ground Sage
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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.