"Adding the veggies in phases, from longest cooking first to fastest last, guarantees the ideal texture for each...."
INGREDIENTS
•
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
•
1 leek, white and pale-green parts only, chopped
•
1/2 small fennel bulb, finely chopped
•
1/2 small yellow onion, finely chopped
•
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
•
4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
•
2 small carrots, peeled, thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline
•
1 cup fresh shelled peas or fava beans (from about 1 pound pods) or frozen
•
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
•
1/2 cup fregola, ditalini, or other tiny pasta
•
1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
•
1/2 shallot, finely chopped
•
2 red pearl onions or 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
•
Shaved Parmesan (for serving)