Chef Chuck's Zucchini and Potato Soup

Zuppa di Zucchine e Patate

A zucchini and potato soup filled with garden vegetables and pasta. Another great way to use all those zucchini's from the garden. A healthy and tasty meal, to enjoy on these cooler evenings.


Zucchini and Potato Soup
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, sliced
4 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 zucchini, cut in chunks
3 medium potatoes, cut in chunks
4 cups vegetable broth
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
red pepper flakes
parmigiana cheese
2 cups short pasta

In a large pot add olive oil and saute onions and celery for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, zucchini potatoes, salt and pepper for an additional 3 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add parsley, red pepper flakes, and parmigiana cheese. Cook pasta till al dente, add to soup when ready to serve.