Description
A comforting Italian soup filled with pastina and vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
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
For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like thyme or basil during cooking. Pair with crusty bread for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: soup, Italian, pastina, comfort food, easy recipes