Description
Experience the heartwarming comfort of Italian Pastina Soup, a delightful vegetable-based dish that’s ready in just 25 minutes. This simple yet nourishing soup combines tender pastina pasta with a medley of fresh vegetables, simmered to perfection in a savory broth. Ideal for busy weeknights or when you need a soothing remedy, this recipe is versatile and easily customizable to fit your pantry staples or personal preferences. Serve it warm, perhaps garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil, and enjoy a cozy meal that’s both delicious and healthy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pastina pasta (stelline shape)
- 1 brown onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery sticks
- 4 garlic cloves
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roughly chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth and chopped vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Simmer over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes.
- Once the vegetables are tender, remove them from the pot and blend them until smooth with a little water.
- Return the blended mixture to the pot, stir well, and bring to a boil.
- Add the pastina pasta and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender.
- Serve hot; garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg