Sopa de Pasta con Vegetales Recipe

Introduction

Sopa de Pasta is a comforting and hearty soup popular in many Latin American kitchens. Combining tender vegetables, flavorful broth, and small pasta shapes, it’s perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

• 8 cups broth (vegetable, beef, or chicken)
• 1 cup small pasta for soup (such as conchitas, stars, or alphabet pasta)
• 4 green beans, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, chopped
• 3 small yellow potatoes (papa criolla), chopped
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 celery stalk, deveined and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh green peas
• Cilantro to taste
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare the potatoes by peeling if desired and chopping both types into cubes. Peel and grate the carrot, chop the celery removing veins, slice the green beans, and rinse the green peas.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, combine the broth with the carrot, green peas, potatoes, green beans, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Reduce the heat and let the vegetables cook for about 6 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Step 4: Add chopped cilantro and the pasta to the pot. Stir gently.
5. Step 5: Continue cooking the soup according to the pasta package instructions, usually about 10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
6. Step 6: Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve hot garnished with extra cilantro and avocado slices on the side if desired.

Tips & Variations

• Use homemade broth for deeper flavor or mix vegetable and chicken broth for a balanced taste.
• Try adding other vegetables like corn or zucchini for more variety.
• For a creamier texture, mash a few potatoes into the soup before adding pasta.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave, adding a splash of water or broth if it becomes too thick.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use dried herbs instead of fresh cilantro?

Yes, but fresh cilantro provides the best flavor. If using dried, add about one-third the amount and add it earlier in cooking to release its aroma.

What pasta works best in this soup?

Small shapes like conchitas (shells), stars, or alphabet pasta absorb flavors well and cook quickly, making them ideal for Sopa de Pasta.

Sopa de Pasta con Vegetales Recipe

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Sopa de Pasta is a comforting and hearty traditional Latin American soup made with a flavorful broth, tender vegetables like potatoes, green beans, carrots, and peas, and small pasta shapes perfect for soups. It is a simple, nourishing dish often enjoyed hot and garnished with fresh cilantro and avocado slices for added creaminess and freshness.

• Author: mia
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 16 minutes
• Total Time: 31 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Soup
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Latin American

Ingredients

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Broth and Base

• 8 cups caldo (vegetal, carne o pollo)

Vegetables

• 4 habichuelas (green beans), sliced into rounds
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 papas criollas (small native potatoes), diced
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 celery stalk, without veins, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh green peas (arveja verde)
• Cilantro, to taste

Pasta

• 1 cup small soup pasta (conchitas, estrellas, letras)

Seasoning

• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel or leave the papas criollas as is and dice them into small cubes. Peel and dice the other type of potatoes into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and grate the carrot. Remove veins from the celery stalk and chop finely. Trim the ends of the green beans and slice them into rounds.
3. Combine and Boil: In a large pot, pour the broth and add the grated carrot, green peas, diced potatoes, sliced green beans, and salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a medium-high heat and allow it to reach a boil.
4. Simmer the Soup: Once boiling, reduce heat slightly and let the soup cook for about 6 minutes to soften the vegetables.
5. Add Cilantro and Pasta: Stir in some chopped cilantro and add the small soup pasta shapes to the pot.
6. Cook the Pasta: Stir to combine and continue cooking the pasta according to its package instructions, approximately 10 minutes, until al dente.
7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust the salt if necessary to perfect the flavor.
8. Serve: Serve the soup hot, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro and accompanied by slices of avocado for a creamy contrast.

Notes

• Use any small soup pasta shapes such as conchitas, estrellas, or letras for an authentic touch.
• The broth type can be vegetable, chicken, or beef based depending on your preference.
• Adjust cooking times slightly depending on the pasta you use to avoid overcooking.
• Adding fresh cilantro just before serving enhances the flavor and freshness of the soup.
• Serving with avocado alongside the soup provides a creamy texture that complements the savory broth.

Keywords: Sopa de Pasta, Latin American soup, vegetable pasta soup, traditional soup, small pasta soup, hearty soup