One Pot Vegan Creamy Italian Acini di Pepe Soup
This super creamy, one pot, pasta soup is truly one of the most delicious soups ever.
Servings: 8
Calories: 233kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Raw cashews, soaked*
- 1 Cup Non-dairy milk, unsweetened I used oat milk
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1/2 a Sweet onion, diced
- 1 Large Carrots, chopped
- 2 Stalks of Celery, diced
- 6 Cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1 Can(15oz) Chickpeas, drained
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 5 Cups Vegetable broth
- 6 Ounces Acini di pepe(or any tiny pasta)
- 1 Can(15oz) Diced tomatoes
- 1 Can(8oz) Tomato sauce
- 2 Cups Fresh baby spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegan Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Make a cashew cream for the soup first. Add the soaked, softened cashews to a blender with the non-dairy milk and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth. Set aside.
- Now in a large soup pot, heat the olive oil on medium high. Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic to the pot.
- Sauté, reducing heat as needed, until the onion is translucent. About 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas, tomato paste, basil, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine everything. Sauté for another minute.
- Pour the broth into the pot, bring it to a simmer, then pour the pasta, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce into the pot.
- Stir and let simmer until the pasta is al dente. Check the package for timing, but usually about 10-12 minutes.
- Once the pasta is al dente, pour the cashew cream into the pot and stir to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
- Then add the baby spinach, stir it into the soup and let it wilt.
- Serve immediately topped with vegan Parmesan if desired.
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Notes
*To soften the cashews enough to blend them into cream, you can boil them for 15-20 minutes. Or soak them in water overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 634mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2615IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg