Here’s a comforting and simple Pastina Soup — tiny pasta in a flavorful broth, perfect for cozy meals or for kids. 🍲✨
🍲 Pastina Soup
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Ingredients
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup pastina (tiny star-shaped pasta)
- 1 small carrot, finely diced (optional)
- 1 small celery stalk, finely diced (optional)
- 1 small onion, finely diced (optional)
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
1. Sauté Vegetables (Optional)
- In a medium pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened.
2. Add Broth
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
3. Cook Pastina
- Add pastina to the boiling broth.
- Cook 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
4. Season & Serve
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or basil.
- Serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- Creamy Version: Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end for a richer soup.
- Protein Boost: Add shredded chicken, small meatballs, or cooked beans.
- Vegetable Boost: Add peas, spinach, or zucchini for extra nutrition.
- Kid-Friendly: Keep it simple with just broth, pastina, and Parmesan.
This Pastina Soup is quick, soothing, and perfect for a light lunch or comfort food for cold days.
I can also give you a chicken and pastina version that’s even more hearty and kid-friendly if you want.
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