Italian Pastina Soup Recipe

Pastina soup is a classic Italian comfort food perfect for chilly weather. This easy recipe uses small pasta shapes simmered in a simple broth and vegetables for a nourishing, flavor-packed meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup dry pastina or other small pasta shapes
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions:

1. In a big saucepan, warm the olive oil over moderate heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
3. Pour in the broth and diced tomatoes. Incorporate the bay leaf and thyme, then season with salt and pepper.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Add the pastina and continue simmering for 8-10 minutes, until the pasta is tender.
6. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Scoop the soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition:

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 290
• Fat: 8g
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 12g

This simple and hearty Italian pastina soup is comforting for chilly evenings. For more tasty pasta soup recipes, check out my Pastina Soup Recipe and Chicken Pastina Soup Recipe. Enjoy!