Pasta and Pea Soup
Aug 08, 2025 12:06 PM
This pasta and pea soup, with an onion and celery base, is both fresh and hearty. Plus, it only takes about 30 minutes to make.
Along with the pasta, peas, celery, and onions, this soup includes diced pancetta, an Italian salt cured meat from pork belly, which adds a tasty rich flavor. This soup makes a wonderful light lunch. It's just filling enough to satisfy your hunger without weighing you down.
Top this soup with a sprinkling of Pecorino Romano cheese for more savory salty deliciousness.
Even though this is a hot soup, it actually is great as a spring or summer meal, except perhaps for the hottest days. Between the light broth and the peas, this soup actually tastes fresh and light.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 5 ounces diced pancetta
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) ditalini
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more for the table
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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