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Zucchini and Stars Soup
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Zucchini and Stars Soup

Get ready for the easiest soup recipe on the planet. Sometimes easy and simple is just plain delicious. I’ve been making this zucchini and stars soup forever.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 162kcal
Author Katie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic in water
  • 2 zucchini julienne sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ cup pastina tiny-star shaped pasta
  • 32 oz. vegetable or chicken broth
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese + more for topping

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot on high heat. Add the olive oil and the minced garlic, mix well for 30 seconds then add in the julienne sliced zucchini, Italian seasoning, pastina and broth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well and cook for 10-15 minutes until the pastina is tender. *Reduce heat if the broth begins to boil over the pot.
  • Mix in ¼ cup of the grated Parmesan into the soup. Ladle into bowls (or strain broth for tots) and top with additional cheese.

Notes

Use any tiny pasta here, such as alphabet.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 934mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg