Description
Italian Pastina Soup is the quintessential comfort food, bringing warmth and nourishment in just 30 minutes. This cozy Italian dish features a delicious blend of blended vegetables, tiny pasta, and savory broth that warms your soul. It’s perfect for chilly nights, sick days, or as a quick dinner option. With its creamy texture and rich flavor, this soup is not only easy to prepare but also kid-friendly and adaptable to whatever ingredients you have on hand. Enjoy a bowl of this delightful soup, topped with fresh herbs or cheese for an extra touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 yellow or white onion, roughly chopped
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 celery sticks, roughly chopped
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 1 cup pastina pasta (or other small pasta)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roughly chop the onion, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped vegetables with broth and Parmesan rind; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Use a strainer to remove the veggies; blend them with about ½ cup of broth until smooth.
- Return the puree to the pot; add pastina and simmer for another 7-9 minutes until pasta is cooked.
- Season with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg