A comforting and easy one pot pasta tomatensoep (tomato soup with pasta) that combines rich tomato flavors with tender pasta and vegetables for a hearty meal.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
800 grams canned crushed tomatoes
1 liter vegetable broth
200 grams dried small pasta (such as ditalini or small shells)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
30 grams fresh parsley, chopped
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the dried pasta to the boiling soup. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked al dente.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Serve the one pot pasta tomatensoep hot.