Italian Pastina Soup
Make Italian Pastina Soup with this easy recipe! A cozy, quick, and nourishing meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
½ cup pastina pasta (or stelline, orzo, acini di pepe)
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg (optional, for creaminess)
1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Sauté Aromatics (Optional):
- In a medium pot, heat butter or olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until fragrant (about 1–2 minutes).
Heat the Broth:
- Pour in chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
Cook the Pastina:
- Stir in pastina pasta.
- Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Add Egg (Optional):
- For a silkier soup, slowly drizzle a whisked egg into the hot soup while stirring constantly to create egg ribbons.
- Finish with Cheese and Herbs:
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or basil for a fresh touch.
Serve Hot:
- Ladle into bowls.
- Optional: Drizzle with extra olive oil and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 9g