Pastina Soup
A comforting Italian-style broth soup with tiny pasta, tender vegetables, and savory herb finish. Ready in under 30 minutes with just pantry staples.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 12g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a pot over medium. Add carrot and celery, cook stirring occasionally until softened, ~4 minutes.
Step 2
Pour in broth and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Add pastina and cook at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until tender, ~6 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in half the parmesan. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Ladle into bowls. Top each with remaining parmesan and fresh parsley.
Tools you’ll need
- 4-quart pot
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- ladle
- grater
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