Description
Pastina soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This heartwarming dish features tiny pasta shapes swimming in savory chicken broth, enriched with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Easy to prepare and customizable, pastina soup brings a delightful sense of nostalgia and warmth with every spoonful. Whether you’re nursing a cold or just need a cozy meal, this soup will embrace you like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina (small pasta shapes)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pastina; reduce heat and simmer until al dente (about 5 minutes).
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg