A comforting and hearty Pastina Soup made with tiny star-shaped pasta, fresh vegetables, and flavorful broth.
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Pastina Soup: Discover the Ultimate Comfort Recipe!
Description
A comforting and hearty Pastina Soup made with tiny star-shaped pasta, fresh vegetables, and flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cuppastina (tiny star-shaped pasta or other small pasta shapes)
- 1medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2celery stalks, chopped
- 4garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cupslow-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1Parmesan rind (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Drizzle olive oil into a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and add the Parmesan rind (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Stir in the pastina and cook according to the package instructions (usually about 6-8 minutes), until the pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Remove the Parmesan rind, discard it, and season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or peas for extra nutrition.
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 10g
