Acini di Pepe Pastina in Vegetable Soup.

When you're just in the mood, this soup and so quick and easy, but most important, so delicious!Serves 4. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 small onion, cut into a 1/4 inch dice2 small carrots, cut into a 1/4 inch dice1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 10oz bag frozen peas4 cloves garlic, sliced1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks8 cups water2 chicken bouillon cubes 8 ounces Ancini di Pepe Pastina. Directions: Put a stockpot over a medium flame and heat the oil. Add the onion & carrots and tomatoes. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the peas, garlic and potatoes and cook until the peas have thawed, about 3 minutes. Add the water and bouillon cubes and bring the pot to a boil. Add in the ancini di Pepe and cook until tender. Serve with a drizzle of fresh extra Virgin olive oil and crusty Italian Bread. Add a sprinkle of grated cheese if desired. cookingwithnonna.com