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Pastina Soup

A creamy and comforting soup made with tiny pasta and fragrant vegetables, perfect for cold weather or a soothing meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 cup pastina Tiny pasta, can use stars or alphabets.
  • 4 cups vegetable broth Choose high-quality broth for best flavor.
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish Optional
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the vegetable broth and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Once boiling, add the pastina. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pastina is tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and optional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

To enhance your meal experience, consider serving it alongside a crisp garden salad or some buttery garlic bread. For an extra special treat, serve it with some homemade focaccia or a light fruit salad. Don’t forget to enjoy a nice cup of herbal tea or refreshing lemonade on the side.