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Pastina Soup Recipe

This pastina soup recipe features tiny pasta simmered in a tasty broth with the choice of egg, cheese, or vegetables. This soothing, simple meal is ideal for cold days, accommodating picky eaters, or satisfying any craving for homemade Italian comfort food!

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 27 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 201 kcal
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This pastina soup recipe features tiny pasta simmered in a tasty broth with the choice of egg, cheese, or vegetables. This soothing, simple meal is ideal for cold days, accommodating picky eaters, or satisfying any craving for homemade Italian comfort food!

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Pastina Pasta
  • 1 Brown Onion
  • 2 Carrots
  • 2 Celery Sticks
  • 4 Garlic Cloves
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth (or Chicken Broth)
  • Salt and Black Pepper (to Taste)
  • 1 Bay Leaf (Optional)
  • 1 Parmesan Rind (Optional)
    • Garnish (optional)
  • Chopped Parsley
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Drizzle of Olive Oil
Instructions
  1. 1
    Roughly chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic cloves (you don’t need to be too precise).
  2. 2
    Pour the vegetable broth in a large pot and add the chopped vegetables, bay leaf, and parmesan rind. Season well with salt and black pepper, then place the lid on and simmer for approximately 20 minutes over medium-high heat. 
  3. 3
    Use a fork to verify the cooked vegetables, ensuring they are soft and tender. Remove the bay leaf and rind, then strain out the vegetables through a slotted spoon or colander.
  4. 4
    Add the cooked vegetables to a blender with ½ cup of water and blend until smooth.
  5. 5
    Pour the blended vegetables back into the pot with the vegetable broth and stir through. Taste for seasoning
  6. 6
    Bring the soup back to a boil, then add the pastina pasta. Be sure to stir the pastina every minute or so to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom (pastina usually takes about 5-6 minutes to cook).
  7. 7
    Serve in bowls—optional garnish with chopped parsley, grated parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of olive oil and enjoy your soothing Pastina Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 201kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.02g1%
Sodium 34mg2%
Potassium 155mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 43g15%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 5107 IU
Vitamin C 5 mg
Calcium 23 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • A low-sodium vegetable broth has been used. 








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