Pastina Soup Recipe: Comforting and Flavorful
Pastina Soup with a comforting, flavorful taste.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium carrot finely diced
- 1 celery stalk finely diced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup pastina stelline, orzo, or acini di pepe
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Optional: Extra Parmesan parsley
- Suggested Pairings: White wine crusty bread
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot; sauté onion, carrot, and celery 5–6 minutes, then garlic 1 minute.
- Add broth; bring to a boil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Taste and adjust the broth with salt or pepper.
- Add pastina; cook 5–7 minutes until al dente.
- Drizzle in egg while stirring; add Parmesan and parsley.
- Serve in a white ceramic bowl with salad or bread.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth for control.
- Store in the fridge for 3 days or freeze (without pasta/egg) for 2 months.
- Try a vegan or vegetable variation.
- Pair with a green salad.