Italian Pastina Soup
Italian Pastina Soup is a cozy and comforting dish featuring small pasta infused with the flavors of vegetables and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables roughly.
- In a large pot, combine chopped vegetables, broth, and Parmesan rind; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Strain cooked vegetables; blend with some broth until smooth.
- Return puree to the pot, add pastina, and simmer for another 7–9 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
- Season with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different vegetables based on seasonal availability.
- This soup can be made vegan by using vegetable broth and omitting Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg