Pastina Soup
Pastina Soup is a simple, comforting Italian dish made with tiny pasta, broth, and optional butter, egg, and cheese. It’s perfect for cozy nights or when you need a quick and soothing meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pastina (tiny star-shaped pasta or other small pasta)
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 egg, whisked
- Optional: 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley, lemon zest, garlic, or olive oil for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the broth to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Add pastina and cook according to package instructions (usually 5–7 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is tender, reduce heat to low.
- Stir in butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: Slowly drizzle in the whisked egg while stirring constantly to create egg ribbons.
- Add grated Parmesan and stir until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley, lemon zest, or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
Use chicken broth for traditional flavor or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.Add finely chopped veggies like spinach, peas, or carrots for more nutrition.For a creamier version, stir in a splash of milk or cream with the butter.Reheat with extra broth as pastina absorbs liquid over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/pastina-soup/
