Pastina Soup
Warm up your spirit with a comforting bowl of Pastina Soup! This heartwarming dish features delicate tiny pasta stars swimming in rich vegetable broth, accompanied by vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe promises to create memories of warmth and togetherness with every delicious spoonful.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina pasta
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium stalk celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add diced carrots and celery; stir for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in pastina pasta; cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add fresh thyme and parsley just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your soup by adding spinach or other favorite vegetables. For extra creaminess, consider stirring in grated cheese before serving.