Description
A comforting and nostalgic soup made with pastina pasta, fresh vegetables, and aromatic broth, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina pasta
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, sauté until tender.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pastina and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper and adjust to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
For added brightness, consider a splash of fresh lemon juice or a pinch of nutmeg. Homemade broth enhances the flavor significantly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg