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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 162 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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 Information

Calories 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 934mg (39%) Potassium 437mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162

% Daily Value*

Calories 162kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 934mg 39%
Potassium 437mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.