Pastina Soup
This comforting Pastina Soup is a warm and delightful dish, perfect for cozy evenings or when you're feeling under the weather. It's simple to prepare, packed with flavor, and can easily be customized with your choice of vegetables or protein.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 stirring spoon
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 ladle
- 4 serving bowls
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup pastina small pasta, like estrellas or riviera
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional, for richer flavor
- to taste fresh parsley, chopped for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the pastina, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 10 minutes, or until the pastina is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- If desired, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese just before serving for a richer flavor.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
This soup can be easily customized by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins, such as diced chicken or chickpeas.
For a vegetarian version, ensure to use vegetable broth and omit any meat additions.
Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste.