Description
Traditional pastina soup is a quintessential Italian dish that combines the simplicity of tiny pasta shapes with a rich, savory broth. This comforting soup is perfect for all ages, offering a soothing meal that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup pastina pasta
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the broth to a boil.
- Add the carrot, celery, and onion to the pot and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the pastina pasta and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Pastina pasta can be replaced with other tiny pasta shapes.
- To make the soup more hearty, consider adding shredded chicken or small meatballs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 120
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g