Star soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 3 sprigs of thyme
• Parmesan rind 5 cm long.
• 1 liter of chicken broth
• 1 and 1/4 cups star macaroni
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 0.5 tbsp. grated parmesan
• 1 tsp grated lemon zest (optional)

Preparation:

1. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the olive oil, celery, carrots, and shallots and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until softened.
2. Add thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, Parmesan rind, chicken broth, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Add the pasta and stir with a wooden spoon to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer again and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
4. Remove the thyme sprigs and Parmesan rind. Stir in the peas. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and lemon zest.