How to Make the Best Vermicelli Soup at Home

Did You Know? The word vermicelli comes from Italian and literally means “little worms”. It’s been used in soups and comfort dishes since at least the 1300s.

Ingredients

• Olive oil
• 2 cups vermicelli
• 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup peas and diced carrots
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup chopped parsley

Directions

1. Heat a pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
2. Add the vermicelli and stir until lightly toasted.
3. Pour in the chicken stock, then add the peas and diced carrots.
4. Season with salt to taste, mix well, cover, and bring to a boil.
5. Let the soup cook until the vermicelli softens.
6. Stir in the chopped parsley, cover again, and let it cook a little longer.
7. Once everything is tender and fragrant, serve and enjoy.