Description
A comforting and flavorful Italian-inspired soup featuring a blend of garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for soothing the soul and warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes to the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir in the whole milk and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Remove the soup from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes