Cold Vegetable Soup with Egg Farfalle
Category: First Courses
Serves: 4
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Egg Farfalle pasta | 200g |
| Zucchini flowers | 140g |
| Green beans | 90g |
| Carrots | 3 |
| Potato | 1 |
| Ripe tomatoes | 1 |
| Fresh spring onion | 1 |
| Water | 1L |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Lemon zest | to taste |
| Oregano | to taste |
| Extra virgin olive oil | to taste |
| Black pepper | to taste |
| Fine salt | to taste |
Instructions
To create this refreshing cold vegetable soup, start by preparing the vegetables. Peel and trim the carrots, then cut them into thin strips. Wash and trim the green beans, slicing them into small rounds. Clean the spring onion, removing the root, and slice it into rings along its length, using mostly the white part. Wash the tomato, remove the stem, and slice it into wedges, cutting each wedge in half to create quarters. Peel and wash the potato, then cut it into small sticks. Finally, wash the zucchini flowers gently, remove the internal pistil, and chop them roughly.
In a large saucepan, combine all the prepared vegetables and cover them with 1 liter of water. Add the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat for about 25 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften and infuse their flavors.
After 25 minutes, add the egg farfalle pasta directly to the pot, stirring well to combine. Add fresh oregano to the soup for a fragrant touch and let the pasta cook in the soup for another few minutes, ensuring everything is well-mixed.
Once the soup is ready, remove the bay leaf and allow the soup to cool down for a few minutes. Serve chilled, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkle of lemon zest, and a pinch of black pepper to finish.
This cold vegetable soup is perfect for warm days, offering a light yet nutritious dish full of fresh flavors. The egg farfalle adds a satisfying texture to the soup, while the delicate vegetables provide a refreshing balance. Enjoy it as a starter or a light meal!
This recipe highlights the beauty of simple, seasonal ingredients combined to create a delightful and wholesome dish. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your personal taste, adding more herbs or a touch more olive oil if you desire.
