Description
Italian Pastina Soup is a comforting and hearty dish made with tiny pasta, vegetables, and flavorful broth, perfect for any time of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pastina pasta
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the garlic and thyme, cooking for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pastina and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth.
- Add cooked chicken for extra protein if desired.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian