Italian pastina soup is a classic comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly days or when you’re feeling under the weather. Here’s a simple recipe to make your own:
Ingredients:
- 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup pastina pasta (small pasta shapes like stars or ditalini)
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and aromatic.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
- Once the broth is boiling, add the pastina pasta. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the pasta is cooked, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your comforting Italian pastina soup!
Feel free to customize this soup by adding other vegetables like spinach, kale, or peas, or by incorporating cooked chicken or shredded cheese for extra flavor and protein. Buon appetito!
