Pasta, Potato, and Pea Soup

Name: Pasta, Potato, and Pea Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Tubetti pasta 1 ¾ cup; Potatoes 0.7 lb; Peas 1.4 cups; Carrots ½ cup; Spring onions 1; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Mint to taste; Water to taste

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Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Minestra di pasta, patate e piselli—now that's a name, right?—is one of those classic Italian dishes folks in central and northern Italy really rely on when winter rolls around. This pasta soup is all about simple ingredients: tender potatoes, sweet peas, and little pasta bits. Seriously good. They simmer together until everything's just perfectly creamy. You end up with a bowl that feels like a hug from Italy, even if you've never stepped foot there.

This potato soup is loved for its honest flavors. It just hits the spot without being too heavy, you know? The potato starch naturally thickens it up, making the broth almost velvety—no fuss required. In places like Emilia-Romagna or Tuscany, this kind of vegetable soup is a staple for cozy family dinners, especially when it’s chilly outside.

And here's the deal: The beauty of this pea soup lies in its simplicity. It’s a one-pot wonder, so you can whip it up pretty easily when you’re craving something filling but don’t have all day. Each spoonful gives you everything: pasta to fill you up, peas with a little sweet pop, and potatoes that melt into a golden, almost buttery goodness. Pretty much.

Some people love to toss on grated cheese, while others prefer a drizzle of olive oil for that final Italian touch. You might even find a version with herbs or a hint of pancetta for a flavor boost, but the heart of the dish is always its simple, homemade charm. As far as hearty soup goes, this one really really nails the comfort food vibe.

Whether you grew up with minestrone or pasta e fagioli, this easy soup recipe fits right in—super easy to love and make. Serve it with crusty bread or a light salad. Seriously, you can’t go wrong. It’s nourishing and comforting, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

How to prepare Pasta, Potato, and Pea Soup

To prepare the pasta, potato, and pea soup, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes 1. Place them in a bowl covered with water to prevent them from browning 2. Peel, trim, and cut the carrots into cubes of about 1/2-inch 3.

Trim the green onion 4, cut off the green part and remove the outer leaves from the lighter part, then chop it finely 5. Heat some oil in a pot 6.

Add the onion, carrots 7, potatoes, and peas 8. Salt 9 and let flavor for 4-5 minutes over high heat, stirring continuously.

Add water until it covers the ingredients, preferably hot but cold will also work 10, and let simmer for 15 minutes 11. Add the pasta 12 and add more water if needed.

Stir 13 and cook the pasta 14. Serve seasoned with pepper and mint leaves 15.

Storage

The pasta can be stored for 1-2 days in the fridge.

Tip

Instead of water, you can use vegetable broth added hot: it will make the dish even more flavorful.

If you prefer more creaminess, you can blend some of the potatoes (just cut them into larger chunks to recover them more easily without picking up the peas too)!

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Pasta, Potato, and Pea Soup

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Pasta, Potato, and Pea Soup

Storage

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